Trends in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease by household income, 2007-2022: A national representative study in South Korea.

ABSTRACT: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) could lead to liver-related life-threatening conditions. However, relatively little research has been conducted on trends in MASLD based on household income. This study aimed to examine trends in MASLD prevalence stratified by household income and identify socioeconomic factors associated with a risk of MASLD. Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2007 to 2022 were analyzed to examine MASLD prevalence among adults in South Korea, stratified by household income levels. Household income was categorized into quartiles, and covariates including sex, age, region of residence, education level, stress level, smoking status, and drinking status were assessed. Weighted prevalence estimates were calc

SUBMITTER: Cho Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12558188 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature