Modal subcomponents of metabolic syndrome in patients with bipolar disorder.

Background: The metabolic syndrome is a growing global public health problem.

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence rate and modal subcomponents of the metabolic syndrome in subjects treated at the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Medical Center Bipolar Clinic.

Methods: In this cross-sectional design study, using the National Cholesterol Education Program definition, metabolic syndrome prevalence rates were calculated.