Prevalence and Characteristics of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease among an Iranian Adult Population with Ethnic and Genetic Diversity: Results of the PolyIran-Liver Study.

This study revealed the high prevalence of MAFLD with a sex and ethnic disparity in the middle-aged population of Gonabad city. Further research is needed to understand the factors contributing to the higher prevalence of MAFLD in this region, particularly in women. Furthermore, considering the diverse ethnic population of Iran, it is suggested that future investigations on the sex and ethnic aspects of MAFLD in the Iranian population be conducted to provide targeted prevention strategies better suited for the Iranian population.