Table 2.
Demographic and clinical data for NAFLD and non-NAFLD patients
| Variable | Number of NAFLD patients (%) | Number of Non-NAFLD patients (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationality | |||
| Saudi | 74 | 225 | 0.081 |
| Non-Saudi | 37 | 158 | |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 51 | 172 | 0.465 |
| Female | 60 | 211 | |
| Age years | 53.65±12.7 | 48.07±14.6 | <0.001 |
| DM | 54 (48.6) | 77 (20.1) | <0.001 |
| HTN | 46 (41.4) | 65 (17) | <0.001 |
| Fatty liver on ultrasound | 64 (57.7) | 16 (4.1) | <0.001 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 29 (26.1) | 27 (7) | <0.001 |
| Cirrhosis on ultrasound | 18 (16.2) | 14 (3.7) | <0.001 |
DM – Diabetes mellitus; HTN – Hypertension; NAFLD – Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease