The Impact of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Primary Care: A Population Health Perspective
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the leading cause of liver disease worldwide with rising rates in parallel to those of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. NAFLD encompasses a wide spectrum of pathology from simple steatosis to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and cirrhosis, which are linked to poor outcomes. Studies confirm a significant amount of undiagnosed NAFLD and related fibrosis within the community increasing the overall burden of the disease. NAFLD appears to be more prevalent in certain populations such as those with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Amr Dokmak, Blanca Lizaola-Mayo, Hirsh D. Trivedi Tags: Review Source Type: research
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