Autoimmune hepatitis and overlap syndrome among Alaska Native people: Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and remission.

Janet M JohnstonBrian McMahonLisa Townshend-BulsonJulia PlotnikPaarth JainMeggan JudgeWileina RhodesChriss Homan

Published in: JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2023)

The AN/AI population in Alaska continues to have the highest reported prevalence of AIH/OS in the world, with prevalence rising steadily since 2000. High reported AIH/OS prevalence is likely due in part to strong referral networks for liver disease. Detection and treatment can lead to biochemical remission and improved health outcomes.

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