학술논문
The Prevalence of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis is Greater in Morbidly Obese Men Compared to Women
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Obesity Surgery. Oct 01, 2006 16(10):1351-1358
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0960-8923
Abstract
BACKGROUND:: METHODS:: RESULTS:: There was no statistical difference in age, gender, or the presence of diabetes. The prevalence of NASH in men and women was 60.3% and 30.9%, respectively ( P <0.001). Multivariate logistic analysis showed an association of male gender with NASH (2.7; 95% CI, 1.3-5.6, P =0.006) as well as age, AST, and diabetes. MS was diagnosed in 91.4% and 76.2% of men and women ( P =0.008), and men tended to have more criteria for MS compared to women. The only positive predictor of MS that was statistically significant between genders was high triglycerides ( P =0.003). Controlling for BMI and excess body weight produced similar results. CONCLUSIONS