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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2007; 13(4): 649-650
Published online Jan 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i4.649
Table 2 Clinical and laboratory parameters in 127 patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
mean age ± SD (yr)39.2 ± 10.7
Males84
Mean body weight (range) (kg)71 (45-100)
Mean BMI (range) (kg/m2)28.7 (19-34)
Overweight27 (21%)
Obesity86 (68%)
Abnormal waist104 (82%)
Insulin resistance48/58 (83%)
Diabetes mellitus16 (13%)
Hypertension13 (10%)
Dyslipidemia67 (53%)
Metabolic syndrome39/81 (48%)