Maternal and perinatal risk factors for pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become the most common pediatric liver disease. The intrauterine and early life environment can have an important impact on the long-term metabolic health. We investigated the impact of maternal pre-pregnancy obesity, (pre)gestational diabetes, breastfeeding and birth anthropometrics/preterm birth on the development of NAFLD in children and adolescents.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - April 13, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ilya Querter, Nele S. Pauwels, Ruth De Bruyne, Ellen Dupont, Xavier Verhelst, Lindsey Devisscher, Hans Van Vlierberghe, Anja Geerts, Sander Lefere Source Type: research