Metabolic Risk Profiles for Hepatic Steatosis Differ by Race/Ethnicity: An Elastography-Based Study of US Adults.

Kali ZhouJennifer L DodgeLiyun YuanNorah A Terrault

Published in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2021)

Blacks have a distinct metabolic phenotype for steatosis, while Asians, Whites, and Hispanics are more similar. Racial/ethnic differences in risk profiles are important to consider in prevention, screening strategies, and interventions for fatty liver disease.

Keyphrases

physical activity
high fat diet
metabolic syndrome
liver fibrosis