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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2007; 13(47): 6419-6424
Published online Dec 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i47.6419
Table 5 Exposure ratios of variables in adult FLD patients compared with controls
nMaleUrbanPrimary school and belowExtraverted characterAlcohol drinkersSmokers
Total 3164n (%)n (%)n (%)n (%)n (%)n (%)
FLD 604232 (38.41)344 (57.0)245 (40.6)214 (35.4a)141 (23.3)160 (26.5a)
Controls 2560869 (33.9)1140 (44.5)783 (30.6)787 (30.7)457 (17.9)553 (21.6)
χ24.29530.28222.1124.9669.6196.665
nHeavy tastesOverweightObesityHypertensionWHRWC
Total 3164n (%)n (%)n (%)n (%)n (%)n (%)
FLD 604208 (34.4)478 (79.4)120 (19.9)287 (47.6)531 (87.9)432 (71.5)
Controls 2560689 (26.9)650 (25.5)79 (3.1)658 (25.7)1469 (57.8)558 (21.8)
χ213.616616.708235.812110.141189.387560.357