Table 1. Study population general characteristics.
| Characteristics | Obese (n=250) | Non obese (n=225) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender: | |||
| Male | 139 (55.6%) | 118 (52%) | - |
| Female | 111 (44.4%) | 107 (48%) | - |
| Family history | 159 (63.6%) | 19 (8.4%) | - |
| Age (years) | 39.63 ± 15.19 | 37.78 ± 11.53 | <0.001 |
| Weight (kg) | 95.56 ± 16.05 | 68.63 ± 10.23 | <0.001 |
| Height (ft) | 5.36 ± 0.43 | 5.4 ± 0.91 | 0.536 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 34.37 ± 6.08 | 22.67 ± 5.58 | <0.001 |
| WC (cm) | 99.55 ± 12.11 | 71.95 ± 8.65 | <0.001 |
| HC (cm) | 108.51 ± 12.56 | 78.23 ± 8.34 | <0.001 |
| WHR (WC/HC) | 1.00 ± 0.07 | 0.78 ± 0.01 | <0.001 |
| FPG (mg/dl) | 102.71 ± 14.12 | 89.56 ± 7.29 | <0.001 |
| TC (mmol/l) | 5.63 ± 0.90 | 4.11 ± 0.79 | <0.001 |
| TG (mmol/l) | 2.64 ± 0.83 | 2.12 ± 0.05 | <0.001 |
| HDL-c (mmol/l) | 1.11 ± 0.10 | 2.09 ± 0.44 | <0.001 |
| LDL-c (mmol/l) | 2.57 ± 0.56 | 2.02 ± 0.34 | <0.001 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 131.52 ± 5.51 | 119.52 ± 6.54 | <0.001 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 83.12 ± 4.91 | 73.45 ± 5.01 | <0.001 |
| Leptin (ng/ml) | 21.43 ± 12.24 | 8.11 ± 2.39 | <0.001 |
| Insulin (µU/ml) | 18.85 ± 4.13 | 11.43 ± 5.01 | <0.001 |
| HOMA-IR | 4.39 ± 3.86 | 1.95 ± 0.79 | <0.001 |
The table summarizes the general, anthropometric, and biochemical characteristics of the study population. Values are indicated as mean ± S.D.
Abbreviations: DBP, diastolic blood pressure; FPG, fasting plasma glucose; HOMA-IR, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance; SBP, systolic blood pressure; WC, waist circumference.