Author

Wong VW

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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June 13, 2020
Editorial: increasing burden of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-a call to action. Authors’ reply
Summary No abstract available. Countries: Singapore, South Korea

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March 4, 2020
Modelling NAFLD disease burden in four Asian regions-2019-2030
Summary Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) account for an increasing proportion of liver disease in the Asia-Pacific region. Many areas in the region are experiencing epidemics of metabolic syndrome among rapidly ageing populations. Aims To estimate using modelling the growth in NAFLD populations, including cases with significant fibrosis that are […]

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