CRP and major depressive disorder: Table 1 displays the baseline characteristics of the groups stratified by MAFLD. Patients with MAFLD, when compared to those without, were generally older and more likely to be male. They also had a higher frequency of being married and smoking, as well as a greater prevalence of hypertension and depression. Additionally, their SBP, DBP, SUA, BMI, waist circumference, WtHR, HbA1c, hs-CRP, HOMA-IR, ALT, AST, and BUN levels were all significantly higher compared to individuals without MAFLD (all p < 0.05).