Changes in the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in a Rural Area of Korea Defined by Two Criteria, Revised National Cholesterol Education Program and International Diabetes Federation

The prevalence of obesity is increasing in Korea, including rural areas. We examined the changes in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS), defined by revised National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) or International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria, in a rural area of Korea during the past 6 years.