Table 2.
Associations of biological characteristics with liver fibrosis in Hispanic adolescents with obesity. Linear models adjusted for genotype and sex.
| β | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | −0.03 | 0.18 |
| Sex * | - | 0.008 |
| PNPLA Genotype (GG vs. CG/CC) * | - | 0.004 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | −0.0003 | 0.97 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 0.003 | 0.44 |
| Body fat percent (%) | −0.004 | 0.64 |
| Trunk fat percent (%) | −0.004 | 0.69 |
| Subcutaneous adipose tissue (L) | −0.009 | 0.59 |
| Visceral adipose tissue (L) | 0.04 | 0.47 |
| Liver fat (%) | 0.01 | 0.05 |
* The association between categorical variables (sex and genotype) and liver fibrosis were performed with univariate linear models.