Table 1.
Clinical features of study groups
| Parameter | Obese group (n:38) | Control group (n:31) | P* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, year | 12.2 (10-17) | 15 (11-16) | 0.003 |
| Sex, M/F | 20/18 | 21/10 | 0.118 |
| Weight, kg | 73.20±14.44 | 50.80±13.26 | <0.001 |
| Height, cm | 155.06±11.40 | 157.29±15.21 | 0.490 |
| BSA, m2 | 1.77±0,22 | 1.48±0.24 | <0.001 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 30.32±4.65 | 20.58±5.80 | <0.001 |
| SBP, mm Hg | 110 (90-130) | 110 (80-129) | 0.075 |
| DBP, mm Hg | 70 (50-80) | 60 (48-80) | <0.001 |
Data are presented as the mean value±SD, median (interquartile range) or number or percentage of patients.
*
Student t-test, Mann -Whitney U test, chi-square test p<0.05 considered statistically significant.
BMI - body mass index; BSA - body surface area; DBP - diastolic blood pressure; SBP - systolic blood pressure