Research Article Details

Article ID: A10781
PMID: 31196707
Source: Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol
Title: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Non-Obese Individuals: Prevalence, Pathogenesis and Treatment.
Abstract: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) parallels comorbidities such as metabolic syndrome, dyslipidaemia or diabetes. Although NAFLD is very prevalent in overweight-obese individuals (i.e. body mass index &#8805;25&#8201;kg/m2), recent studies point to the presence of NAFLD in non-obese individuals, for both the Asian (<25&#8201;kg/m2) and Caucasian (<30&#8201;kg/m2) populations. This paper discusses the pathogenic pathways and current treatment options of NAFLD in non-obese populations. In this respect, non-obese subjects also need to undergo the medical screening for NAFLD. Across the scientific community, we aim to promote the advancement of knowledge in this emerging field.
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2019.04.005