Yasein, N. Ahmad, M. Matrook, F. Nasir, L. Froelicher, E.S. 2010 Metabolic syndrome is being reported more frequently in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Patients with hypertension attending family practice clinics in the University of Jordan Hospital between February and July 2006 were assessed for the frequency of metabolic syndrome and its individual components. Of 345 patients studied, 65 had metabolic syndrome. Females were more likely to meet Adult Treatment Panel III criteria for the diagnosis. Diabetes mellitus was the most frequent component of metabolic syndrome in males, while low serum high density ...