Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in men aged 64 years according to birth weight
| Birth weight (lb) | No of men | Percent with metabolic syndrome | Odds ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| <5.5 | 20 | 30 | 18 (2.6 to 118) |
| 5.6–6.5 | 54 | 19 | 8.4 (1.5 to 49) |
| 6.6–7.5 | 114 | 17 | 8.5 (1.5 to 46) |
| 7.6–8.5 | 123 | 12 | 4.9 (0.9 to 27) |
| 8.6–9.5 | 64 | 6 | 2.2 (0.3 to 14) |
| >9.5 | 32 | 6 | 1.0 |
| Total | 407 | 14 | p for trend <0.001 |
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