Prevalence and associated factors for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among adults in the South Asian Region: a meta-analysis

ABSTRACT: Summary

Background

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the commonest chronic liver disease worldwide. We estimated the prevalence and predefined associated factors for NAFLD among South-Asian adults.

Methods

We searched PubMed and included descriptive, epidemiological studies with satisfactory methodology, reporting the prevalence of NAFLD with ultrasound. Two authors screened and extracted data independently. Gender, urban/rural settings, general population and individuals with metabolic diseases (MetD) stratified the analysis. In addition, a random-effects meta-analysis of the prevalence and effect sizes of associations of NAFLD was performed.

Findings

Twenty-two publications were included after the quality assurance process. The difference in the NAFL

SUBMITTER: Niriella M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10442973 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature