Research Article Details
Article ID: | A02505 |
PMID: | 34348882 |
Source: | Dig Liver Dis |
Title: | Genetic predisposition, lifestyle risk, and obesity associate with the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. |
Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is prevalent worldwide. We aim to identify the factors promoting NAFLD progression. METHODS: UK Biobank study participants were diagnosed for whether NAFLD presented at baseline. Cox regression model was used to examine the association of risk factors with incident diseases (significant liver diseases [SLDs], type 2 diabetes [T2D], cardiovascular diseases [CVDs], chronic kidney diseases [CKDs], and cancers) among NAFLD cases. RESULTS: Of 78 283 individuals, 35 159 (44.9%) were females, and the mean (SD) age was 57.56 (7.90) years. Compared with participants had both low genetic and lifestyle risk, individuals with both high genetic and lifestyle risk had a hazard ratio of 1.64 (95% CI 1.32-2.03) for SLDs, 1.16 (1.08-1.24) for T2D, 1.25 (1.13-1.37) for CVDs, 1.33 (1.18-1.49) for CKDs, and 1.13 (1.05-1.22) for cancers. Compared with participants who were non-obese and had low genetic risk, those with obesity and high genetic risk had an 75% (95% CI 38-123%), 147% (128-167%), 46% (33-61%), and 76% (56-99%) increased risk for developing SLDs, T2D, CVDs, and CKDs, respectively. The population-attributable fractions suggested that lifestyle risk and obesity contributed more to the progression of NAFLD than genetic risk. CONCLUSION: Adhering to a healthy lifestyle and avoiding obesity are important to prevent NAFLD progression. |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.dld.2021.07.009 |

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Diseases ID | DO ID | Disease Name | Definition | Class | |
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I05 | 9352 | Type 2 diabetes mellitus | A diabetes that is characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. A diabetes mellitus that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes_mellitus_type_2 | disease of metabolism/inherited metabolic disorder/ carbohydrate metabolic disorder/glucose metabolism disease/diabetes/ diabetes mellitus | Details |
I14 | 9970 | Obesity | An overnutrition that is characterized by excess body fat, traditionally defined as an elevated ratio of weight to height (specifically 30 kilograms per meter squared), has_material_basis_in a multifactorial etiology related to excess nutrition intake, decreased caloric utilization, and genetic susceptibility, and possibly medications and certain disorders of metabolism, endocrine function, and mental illness. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity | disease of metabolism/acquired metabolic disease/ nutrition disease/overnutrition | Details |
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D579 | Emfilermin | Miscellany | -- | adipocytes | Enhance lipid metabolism | Under investigation | Details |
D094 | Cysteamine | Chemical drug | DB00847 | GSS stimulant | Renal drug | Under clinical trials | Details |
D095 | Cysteamine bitartrate | Chemical drug | DB00847 | -- | -- | Under clinical trials | Details |