Prevalence of ultrasound diagnosed non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among rural indigenous community of Sarawak and its association with biochemical and anthropometric measures
Although the association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) and metabolic syndrome has been previously firmly established, the prevalence of NAFLD and its risk factors in rural communities remains incompletely defined. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated...
Main Authors: | Cheah, Whye Lian, Lee, Ping Yein, Chang, Ching Thon, Jan Mohamed, Hamid Jan, Wong, Siong Long |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Regional Tropical Medicine & Public Health Project
2013
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29620/1/Prevalence%20of%20ultrasound%20diagnosed%20non.pdf |
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