Validation of fatty liver index as a predictor of hepatic steatosis in Asian populations: Impact of alcohol consumption and sex

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Authors

Takako Nomura · Kagawa University

Masafumi Ono · Kagawa University

Kiyoyuki Kobayashi · Kagawa University

Yuzuru Akaiwa · Shikoku (Japan)

Maki Ayaki · Kagawa University

Tomohiro Ogi · Shikoku (Japan)

Maki Ogi · Shikoku (Japan)

Abstract

Our study suggests that the FLI is a useful noninvasive marker for predicting hepatic steatosis in a large Asian population, irrespective of alcohol consumption and sex.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Diet, Metabolism, and Disease

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Hepatology Research

Volume 53, Issue 10, pp. 968-977

DOI: 10.1111/hepr.13935

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