Most overweight and obese Indian children have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Most overweight and obese Indian children have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Background and rationale. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of pediatric liver disease in western countries. Its prevalence in Indian subcontinent is not well studied.Material and methods. In a school based cross sectional study we have screened overweight and obese c...

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Main Authors: Sunil V. Pawar, Vinay G. Zanwar, Ajay S. Choksey, Ashok R. Mohite, Samit S. Jain, Ravindra G. Surude, Qais Q. Contractor, Pravin M. Rathi, Ravi U. Verma, Premlata K. Varthakavi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-11-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Body Mass Index
Fibroscan
Homeostasis model assessment estimated insulin resistance
Ultrasonography
Serum glutamic pyruvate transaminase
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