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Demographic characteristics of the study patients
| Patient characteristic (n = 40) | |
|---|---|
| Mean age, years (range) | 29 (19–53) |
| Female/male ratio | 32:8 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 40.1 (35–52.3) |
| Comorbid conditions, n (%) | |
| Hyperlipidemia | 17 (42.5) |
| NASH | 11 (27.5) |
| Hyperuricemia | 8 (20.0) |
| Hypertension | 7 (17.5) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 6 (15.0) |
| Gallstones | 5 (12.5) |
| Osteoarthritis | 1 (2.5) |
