Hazard ratios (HRs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CI) from cox model for prediction of MetS using NAFLD as the independent variable.

* Number of MetS component at baseline.1Adjusted by baseline covariates of age and gender.2Adjusted by baseline covariates of age, gender, number of MetS component.3Adjusted by baseline covariates of age, gender, obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.4Adjusted by baseline covariates of age, gender, obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, smoking status and regular exercise.