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World J Psychiatry. Apr 19, 2026; 16(4): 114138
Published online Apr 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.114138
Published online Apr 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.114138
Table 2 Baseline metabolic parameters and cardiovascular risk factors at our institution, n (%)/mean ± SD
| Parameter | Total cohort (n = 10000) | Obese (n = 4370) | Non-obese (n = 5630) | P value |
| Anthropometric measures | ||||
| BMI, kg/m2 | 29.8 ± 6.4 | 35.6 ± 5.2 | 25.3 ± 3.1 | < 0.001 |
| Waist circumference, cm | 98.4 ± 16.2 | 110.2 ± 14.3 | 89.2 ± 11.4 | < 0.001 |
| Weight change from admission, kg | +18.3 ± 14.2 | +28.4 ± 15.3 | +10.4 ± 8.7 | < 0.001 |
| Metabolic syndrome components | ||||
| Metabolic syndrome | 3890 (38.9) | 2543 (58.2) | 1347 (23.9) | < 0.001 |
| Hypertension | 3456 (34.6) | 1987 (45.5) | 1469 (26.1) | < 0.001 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1843 (18.4) | 1123 (25.7) | 720 (12.8) | < 0.001 |
| Dyslipidemia | 4123 (41.2) | 2234 (51.1) | 1889 (33.6) | < 0.001 |
| Laboratory values | ||||
| Fasting glucose, mg/dL | 108.3 ± 32.4 | 116.7 ± 38.2 | 101.8 ± 26.3 | < 0.001 |
| HbA1c, % | 6.1 ± 1.3 | 6.5 ± 1.5 | 5.8 ± 1.0 | < 0.001 |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dL | 198.4 ± 42.3 | 204.3 ± 44.1 | 193.8 ± 40.2 | < 0.001 |
| LDL cholesterol, mg/dL | 118.2 ± 35.4 | 122.4 ± 36.8 | 115.0 ± 34.0 | < 0.001 |
| HDL cholesterol, mg/dL | 44.3 ± 13.2 | 41.2 ± 12.1 | 46.7 ± 13.6 | < 0.001 |
| Triglycerides, mg/dL | 178.4 ± 98.3 | 204.3 ± 112.4 | 158.3 ± 82.1 | < 0.001 |
| Blood pressure | ||||
| Systolic BP, mmHg | 128.4 ± 18.2 | 132.3 ± 18.9 | 125.4 ± 17.1 | < 0.001 |
| Diastolic BP, mmHg | 79.8 ± 11.3 | 82.1 ± 11.8 | 78.0 ± 10.6 | < 0.001 |
- Citation: Long JF, Deng LM, Zhang JD, Tang ZJ, Zhou K. Risk characteristics of obesity and atherosclerotic cardiovascular events in patients with schizophrenia: A single-center 10-year retrospective cohort study. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(4): 114138
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i4/114138.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.114138