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Review
. 2023 May;27(2):301-315.
doi: 10.1016/j.cld.2023.01.015. Epub 2023 Feb 26.

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Latin America and Australia

Marlen Ivon Castellanos-Fernandez  1 , Shreya C Pal  2 , Marco Arrese  3 , Juan Pablo Arab  4 , Jacob George  5 , Nahum Méndez-Sánchez  6
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Latin America and Australia

Marlen Ivon Castellanos-Fernandez et al. Clin Liver Dis. 2023 May.

Abstract

The epidemiologic and demographical features of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) vary significantly across countries and continents. In this review, we analyze current data regarding prevalence of NAFLD in Latin America and Caribbean and Australia and review some peculiarities found in these regions. We stress the need of greater awareness of NAFLD and the development of cost-effective risk stratification strategies and clinical care pathways of the disease. Finally, we highlight the need of effective public health policies to control the main risk factors for NAFLD.

Keywords: Cirrhosis; Fatty liver; Liver diseases; Mortality; Steatosis.

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