Prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Pakistan: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver condition globally and the leading cause of liver-related death and morbidity. The goal of this study was to collect current data in order to calculate the pooled prevalence of NAFLD in Pakistan. We conducted a comprehensive literature search on four electronic databases until March 2024 to find studies on the prevalence of NAFLD in Pakistan. Pooled prevalence estimates of NAFLD were obtained using random-effects meta-analytic models. The chi-square test was used to account for study heterogeneity, whereas the I² statistic was used to assess inconsistency. The data were stratified by the general population (average risk) and individuals with metabolic diseases (high risk). Two reviewers thoroughly and inde

SUBMITTER: Hassan F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11344154 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature