Association between a new indicator with non-alcoholic fatty liver and liver fibrosis in US adults: findings from NHANES 2017-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) significantly threatens public health. Early diagnosis of NAFLD can prevent adverse outcomes, but the current diagnosis system is still imperfect. Serum markers and their combinations are valuable for detecting diseases, including NAFLD. The advanced lung cancer inflammatory index (ALI) is a comprehensive indicator that reflects the inflammation and nutritional status. Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) is an evaluation index for liver function. This study aims to construct a novel indicator based on ALI and GGT to evaluate NAFLD.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017-2018. Binary logistic regression model and multivariate logistic

SUBMITTER: Ji M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314666 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature