Evolving epidemiology of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in South Korea: incidence, prevalence, progression, and healthcare implications from 2010 to 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now the most common chronic liver worldwide, has become a significant public health concern. This study aims to analyze the evolving epidemiology of NAFLD in South Korea.

Methods

We utilized claim data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service from 2010 to 2022 to analyze NAFLD's incidence, prevalence, and progression.

Results

From 2010 to 2022, the incidence and prevalence rates of NAFLD each increased from 1.87% to 4.47% and from 10.49% to 17.13%, respectively. The differences in prevalence rates between urban and rural areas were minimal in 2012 and 2022, yet both areas showed significant increases in the prevalence of NAFLD over the decade. The NAFLD group had a higher prevalence of comorbidities c

SUBMITTER: Park JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11569921 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature