Fatty liver disease is not associated with increased mortality in the elderly: A prospective cohort study.

Laurens A van KleefMilan J SonneveldMaryam KavousiM Arfan IkramRobert A de ManRobert J de Knegt

Published in: Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) (2022)

Presence of FLD was not associated with mortality in this cohort nor in a range of subgroups. This indicates that screening for FLD and/or fibrosis is unlikely to improve outcomes among the elderly population.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
middle aged
community dwelling
risk factors
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
fatty acid