The Global Epidemiology of NAFLD and NASH in Patients with type 2 diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide, with a global prevalence of 25.2% [1]. NAFLD is defined by the presence of hepatic steatosis, detected either by imaging or histology, and a lack of secondary causes of hepatic fat accumulation (i.e. excessive alcohol consumption, steatogenic medication, or monogenic hereditary disorders) [2].

Source: Journal of Hepatology - July 3, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Zobair M. Younossi, Pegah Golabi, Leyla de Avila, James Minhui Paik, Manirath Srishord, Natsu Fukui, Ying Qiu, Leah Burns, Arian Afendy, Fatema Nader Source Type: research