Prevalence of abnormal liver tests and liver fibrosis among rural adults in low and middle-income country: A cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT: Summary

Background

Liver disease is the only major chronic disease and mortality is increasing. Earlier detection of liver fibrosis can reduce progression to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Many studies have reported an increased prevalence in liver fibrosis among adults in urban regions but there are few data in physically active rural populations without attributable metabolic risk factors. This aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of abnormal liver functions tests (LFTs) and liver fibrosis among adults in a rural population.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included observations from KMCH-NNCD-II (2017) study (n = 907) from a farming village, Nallampatti, located in South India. We assessed lifestyle (occupation, tobacco use and alcohol consumpt

SUBMITTER: Ramakrishnan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9289630 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature