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Association of lifestyle behaviors with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and advanced fibrosis detected by transient elastography among Hispanic/Latinos adults in the U.S.

Natalia I HerediaXiaotao ZhangMaya BalakrishnanJessica P HwangAaron P Thrift
Published in: Ethnicity & health (2022)
In this population-based study, high levels of physical activity and diet quality were associated with lower risk of NAFLD in Hispanic/Latino adults. Public health and medical professionals need to concentrate efforts on lifestyle behavior change in Hispanic/Latino adults who are at high risk for serious liver disease.
Keyphrases
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  • african american
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