Ethnicity and diversity in NAFLD

Commentary

Globally, the rise in prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome as a whole has been linked to increased access to processed foods, such as refined sugars and saturated fats. Consequently, NAFLD is on the rise in both developed and developing nations.

This review by MAT Han et al. (Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, USA) focuses primarily on ethnic differences in NAFLD prevalence and its socio-economic effect, in addition to risk factors, manifestations, diagnosis, and outcomes.