Prevalence of frailty in patients with non-cirrhotic non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Sara NaimimohassesPhilip O'GormanEmma McCormickDamien FergusonAnn MonaghanMarie McGrathMark W RobinsonJohn GormleySuzanne Norris

Published in: BMJ open gastroenterology (2022)

This study identifies a high prevalence of frailty in individuals with non-cirrhotic NAFLD. Addressing frailty through early rehabilitation interventions may reduce overall morbidity and mortality in this population.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
risk factors
physical activity
gene expression