Table 1.
Demographic data gathered from review of 192 adolescents’ medical records (72 survey responders and 120 non-responders). Data are presented as % (no.), unless otherwise indicated.
| Characteristic | All (192) | Responders (72) | Non-Responders (120) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Mass Index (mean ± SD) | 40.5 ± 5.3 | 40.6 ± 5.7 | 40.3 ± 5.0 | 0.71 | |
| Body Mass Index > 40 | 42.7 (82) | 40.2 (33) | 59.8 (49) | 0.55 | |
| COMORBIDITIES | Obstructive sleep apnea | 8.9 (17) | 8.3 (6) | 9.2 (11) | 1 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 6.8 (13) | 5.5 (4) | 7.5 (9) | 0.77 | |
| Pre-diabetes mellitus | 9.9 (19) | 9.7 (7) | 10 (12) | 1 | |
| Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease | 2.6 (5) | 2.8 (2) | 2.5 (3) | 1 | |
| Hypertension | 12.5 (24) | 6.9 (5) | 15.8 (19) | 0.08 | |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 9.4 (18) | 16.7 (12) | 5 (6) | 1 | |
| Depression | 12 (23) | 11.1 (8) | 12.5 (15) | 0.82 | |
| Anxiety | 15.1 (29) | 15.3 (11) | 15 (18) | 1 | |
| COUNSELING | Counseled on child’s obesity | 60.9 (117) | 65.3 (47) | 58.3 (70) | 0.36 |
| Counseled on lifestyle programs | 24.5 (47) | 30.6 (22) | 20.8 (25) | 0.17 | |
| Enrolled child in lifestyle program | 3.1 (6) | 5.6 (4) | 1.7 (2) | 0.20 | |
| Child eligible for bariatric surgery | 59.4 (114) | 58.3 (42) | 60 (72) | 0.88 | |