Research Article

Identification of Novel Clinical Factors Associated with Hepatic Fat Accumulation in Extreme Obesity

Table 1

The demographics of the 2929 patients who were included in the study population.

Age, yearsMedian (IQR*)46 (37–45)
Range18, 75

GenderFemale, % ()81% ()
Male, % ()19% ()

RaceWhite, % ()97% ()
Black, % ()2% ()
Other/unknown, % ()1% ()

BMI, kg/m2Median (IQR*)47.7 (43.1–54.1)
Range35.0, 98.4

Alcohol useYes, % ()38% ()
No, % ()62% ()
Unknown

Smoking historyCurrent/quit, % ()35% ()
Never, % ()65% ()
Unknown

DiabetesYes, % ()35% ()

HypertensionYes, % ()50% ()

DyslipidemiaYes, % ()40% ()

Interquartile range.