Prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in pediatrics and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Eun Joo LeeMiyoung ChoiSang Bong AhnJeong-Ju YooSeong Hee KangYuri ChoDo Seon SongHong KohDae Won JeonHye-Won Lee

Published in: World journal of pediatrics : WJP (2024)

The global prevalence of pediatric NAFLD is rising in both the general and obese populations. Given the increasing rates of childhood obesity, epidemiological studies on the prevalence and incidence of NAFLD are needed.

Keyphrases

risk factors
young adults
adipose tissue
type diabetes
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
obese patients