Fatty Liver Disease Prevalence Rises to 40% Among US Adults
A recent study published in Nature Communications Medicine reveals that 42% of U.S. adults have some form of fatty liver disease, with Hispanic adults being particularly affected. The research, led by Dr. Juan Pablo Arab, attributes the rise to factors like obesity and Type 2 diabetes. The study highlights the prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which affects 42% of adults, compared to lower rates for alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) and MetALD. The findings emphasize the need for targeted health interventions, especially in high-risk communities.