Table III.
Factors associated with increased odds of suspected NAFLD among obese adolescents in the US (N = 2535)
| Effect | N (%) | OR | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, year | - | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| BMI, z-score | - | 6.5 | 3.6 | 11.6 |
| Race | ||||
| White | 843 (55.0) | reference | ||
| Mexican American | 393 (14.9) | 1.6 | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Black | 482 (18.4) | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Other | 817 (11.8) | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Waist circumference | ||||
| Low (≤90th percentile) | 878 (29.3) | reference | ||
| High (>90th percentile) | 1657 (70.7) | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Study Year | ||||
| 1988–1994 | 393 (14.9) | reference | ||
| 1999–2002 | 817 (25.2) | 1.8 | 1.1 | 2.9 |
| 2003–2005 | 843 (29.5) | 2.4 | 1.5 | 4.0 |
| 2007–2010 | 482 (30.4) | 2.3 | 1.4 | 3.9 |