GPT and Hypertension: Baseline VAI level was positively associated with follow-up measured UACR, age, BMI, WC, SBP, diastolic blood pressure (DBP), incidence of previous hypertension, TG, TC, FPG, fasting insulin, ALT, and γ-GGT, while it was negatively associated with eGFR, proportion of males, and HDL-C level (all p for trend < 0.0001).