Research Article Details

Article ID: A26384
PMID: 20556232
Source: Ped Health
Title: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease as a comorbidity of childhood obesity.
Abstract: Childhood obesity is a worldwide health problem associated with an increase in the prevalence and severity of comorbid conditions including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The increasing number of children with NAFLD presents a major public health concern. This review focuses on the recent advancements in the understanding of the epidemiology, diagnosis, histology, pathogenesis and treatment of pediatric NAFLD and highlights ongoing challenges and unmet needs in the area.
DOI: 10.2217/phe.09.21