Univariate and multivariate regression analysis of confounding variables of significant liver disease.

BMI, body mass index; AKP, alkaline phosphatase; GGT, γ-glutamyltransferase; ALB, albumin; ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; BUN, blood urea nitrogen; CR, creatinine; GLB, globulin; WBC, white blood cell count; PLT, Platelet; HbeAg, hepatitis B e antigen; Hb,hemoglobin. 2categorical variables are expressed as counts and percentages as examined by Chi-square test NA, not applicable; * P<0.05 indicated as a potential confounder.