How significant is the association between metabolic syndrome and prevalence of colorectal neoplasia?

Table 2 Risk score for advanced neoplasia (adapted from Segnan et al[11])

Risk factor	Category	Point
Age (yr)	40-49	0
	50-54	1
	55-59	2
	60-66	3
	> 66	3
Sex	Female	0
	Male	2
Family history	None	0
	1 first-degree relative ≥ 60 years old	1
	1 first-degree relative < 60 years old	2
	2 first-degree relatives	2
Smoking, pack years	None	0
	< 10	0
	10-19	1
	≥ 20	1
Body mass index (kg/m2)	< 25	0
	25-29	0
	≥ 30	1 - Female
		0 - Male