The association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic abnormalities in the United States population
Background: Prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and rate of advanced
fibrosis among individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its individual metabolic
abnormalities needs better understanding in the United States population. We aim to study
these by using a large United States population database, the Third National Health and
Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III). Methods: A total of 11,674 individuals were
included in our study cohort. NAFLD was defined as presence of moderate to severe hepatic …
fibrosis among individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its individual metabolic
abnormalities needs better understanding in the United States population. We aim to study
these by using a large United States population database, the Third National Health and
Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III). Methods: A total of 11,674 individuals were
included in our study cohort. NAFLD was defined as presence of moderate to severe hepatic …