Table 1. Demographic characteristics of the patient group and the control group.
| Variable | Patient group (n=40) | Control group (n=40) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | >0.999 | |||
| Male | 20 (50.0) | 20 (50.0) | ||
| Female | 20 (50.0) | 20 (50.0) | ||
| Age (y) | 12.62±2.25 | 12.67±1.93 | 0.881 | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.79±3.90 | 18.70±2.47 | <0.001 | |
| BMI-SDS | 2.03±0.29 | 0.00±0.68 | <0.001 | |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 87.80±10.16 | 62.18±6.65 | <0.001 | |
| Hip circumference (cm) | 99.20±10.77 | 76.86±8.39 | <0.001 | |
| Waist to hip ratio | 0.88±0.08 | 0.81±0.04 | <0.001 | |
| Body fat percentage (%) | 40.32±7.39 | 17.58±6.60 | <0.001 | |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 116.37±12.54 | 105.62±11.78 | <0.001 | |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 74.98±8.96 | 67.00±9.18 | <0.001 | |
Values are presented as number (%) or mean±standard deviation.
BMI: body mass index, BMI-SDS: standardized BMI.