Observational Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2019; 25(37): 5676-5686
Published online Oct 7, 2019. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i37.5676
Table 3 Correlation between metabolic factors or alimentary habits and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease on univariate analysis
Metabolic profile, n (%)NAFLD
Univariate Analysis
P-value
YesNoOdds ratio (95%CI)
BMI (kg/m²)
Normal24 (27)65 (73)1.00 Rif.Normal
Overweight29 (49)30 (51)2.62 (1.31-5.23)0.005
Obese17 (77)5 (23)9.21 (3.06-27.70)0.0002
Waist circumference (cm)
Normal26 (33)54 (67)1.00 Rif.
Overweight14 (39)22 (61)1.30 (0.57-2.94)0.34
Obese22 (56)17 (44)2.69 (1.22-5.90)0.001
Visceral fat (> 8)43 (55)35 (45)3.82 (1.91-7.64)0.001
Diabetes7 (58)5 (42)2.40 (0.72-7.87)0.14
MetS22 (66)11 (34)4.13 (1.85-9.24)0.001