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NAFLD is sub categorixed into non alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and non alcoholic steatohepatosis (NASH). NAFL has just fat accumulation whereas NASH has fat as well as inflammation of the liver tissues. | NAFLD is sub categorixed into non alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and non alcoholic steatohepatosis (NASH). NAFL has just fat accumulation whereas NASH has fat as well as inflammation of the liver tissues. | ||
Prevlaence of NAFLD: | |||
Prevalence varies widely and it depends on age, sex and race of the population. Studies show that men are at highest risk for NAFLD, 31% in men Vs 16% in women. Compared to non-hispanic whites, hispanics have higher prevalence of NAFLD. | |||
Grading of NAFLD: | |||
Revision as of 01:38, 12 March 2013
Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Definition:
A condition where liver is accumulated with fat and usually associated with metabolic conditions. Risk factors for NAFLD included obesity, diabetes and dyslipidemia.
Categories:
NAFLD is sub categorixed into non alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and non alcoholic steatohepatosis (NASH). NAFL has just fat accumulation whereas NASH has fat as well as inflammation of the liver tissues.
Prevlaence of NAFLD:
Prevalence varies widely and it depends on age, sex and race of the population. Studies show that men are at highest risk for NAFLD, 31% in men Vs 16% in women. Compared to non-hispanic whites, hispanics have higher prevalence of NAFLD.
Grading of NAFLD: