Erratum for factors associated with visceral fat accumulation in the general population in Okinawa, Japan (World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther 2016; 7: 261-267).

[This corrects the article on p. 261 in vol. 7, PMID: 27158542.].

CORRECTION

Correction to: Arakaki S, Maeshiro T, Hokama A, Hoshino K, Maruwaka S, Higashiarakawa M, Parrott G, Hirata T, Kinjo K, Fujita J. Factors associated with visceral fat accumulation in the general population in Okinawa, Japan. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther 2016; 7(2): 261-267261-267 PMID: 27158542 DOI: 10.4292/wjgpt.v7.i2.261[1].

Erratum 1

In the Results and Discussion, the description regarding the relationship between several parameters and VFA is lacking. In the Results (page 263) within the right side column, after “…(P < 0.05, Table 4).”, “Although statistically not significant, a univariate analysis also indicated that FPG and HbA1c were slightly higher and HDL-C was slightly lower in males with low VFA group (Table 3).” should be added.

In the Discussion (page 266), after the first sentence (…related diseases[14].) in the left side column, “In the present univariate analysis, in contrast to most prior reports, although statistically not significant, HDL-C was slightly lower and FPG and HbA1c were slightly higher in males with low VFA group. The precise reasons for this discrepancy have not been revealed, however, the lack of data, including medication, lifestyle behaviors, smoking status, and chronic disease status, may have influenced the discrepancy. These characteristics have been known as strong modifiers to these variables. Further work is needed to clarify this issue.” should be added.

Erratum 2

In the Discussion, the description regarding the reason for gender differences in VFA by current drinking is lacking. In the Discussion (page 266), after “….such as beer vs liquor.” in the left side column, “Other possible factors have been considered, including the differences among ethanol metabolizing enzyme genes, diet factors, smoking, and amount of exercise. These factors need to be further investigated.” should be added.

Erratum 3

In the Results (page 263), in the last sentence of right side column, “significant lower” should have been “significantly higher”.