High prevalence of fatty liver and its association with metabolic syndrome among rural adults with chronic hepatitis C: Implications for primary healthcare

High prevalence of fatty liver and its association with metabolic syndrome among rural adults with chronic hepatitis C: Implications for primary healthcare

Abstract Background Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) virus infection is a global health concern that is associated with significant liver-related morbidity and mortality. Owing to the inflammatory pathway, CHC can causefatty liver, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer and is associated with cardiometabolic di...

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Main Authors: Ta-Jen Wang, Mei-Yen Chen, Yu-Chih Lin, Wen-Nan Chiu, Tung-Jung Huang, Hsu-Huei Weng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Fatty liver
Chronic hepatitis C
Cardiometabolic diseases
Metabolic syndrome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-17851-0

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