Author

George J

December 1, 2021
The global NAFLD policy review and preparedness index: Are countries ready to address this silent public health challenge?
Summary Background & aims Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a highly prevalent, yet largely underappreciated liver condition which is closely associated with obesity and metabolic disease. Despite affecting an estimated 1 in 4 adults globally, NAFLD is largely absent on national and global health agendas. Methods We collected data from 102 countries, accounting for […]

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February 26, 2020
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease burden: Australia, 2019-2030
Summary Background and Aim Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) account for a large and growing proportion of liver disease burden globally. The burden of NAFLD/NASH manifests in increasing levels of advanced liver disease and primary liver cancer in Australia. A Markov model was used to forecast NAFLD burden in Australia through […]

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