The ApoB/ApoA-I ratio, ApoB, blood pressure levels, WC, BMI, LDL-C, FG, FIns, TG, TC, HOMA2-IR, the prevalence of MetS, AH, and dyslipidemia were all significantly higher but HDL-C and ApoA-I levels were significantly lower in men than in women (all P < .0001). The gene discussed is APOB; the disease is metabolic syndrome.