Prevalence of NAFLD in Healthy and Young Male Individuals
Author Information
Author(s): Niaz Asif, Ali Zafar, Nayyar Shaista, Fatima Naureen
Primary Institution: PNS Shifa Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Hypothesis
The study aims to estimate the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in healthy young males.
Conclusion
The study found that 13.5% of the individuals had NAFLD, indicating a need for public health campaigns on prevention.
Supporting Evidence
- 13.5% of the individuals were found to have NAFLD.
- 129 patients out of 952 selected had NAFLD.
- 86 patients with raised ALT also had fatty change on ultrasound.
Takeaway
This study shows that some healthy young men have a liver problem called NAFLD, and we need to teach everyone how to eat better and exercise to avoid it.
Methodology
The study included 1000 individuals aged 30-50 who underwent medical checkups, excluding those with certain health conditions and alcohol intake.
Limitations
The study excluded individuals with comorbidities and those who declined liver biopsy, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The study focused on healthy males aged 30 to 50 years.
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