Food Insecurity, Low Household Income, and Low Education Level Increase the Risk of Having Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease Among Adolescents in the United States.

James M PaikSandy DuongShira Zelber-SagiJeffrey Victor Lazarus Linda Henry Zobair M Younossi

Published in: The American journal of gastroenterology (2024)

Food insecurity is associated with MASLD among US low-income adolescents especially Hispanic male individuals with obesity and hypertension. Policies addressing inequities are needed.

Keyphrases

physical activity
blood pressure
young adults
healthcare
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
public health
type diabetes
weight loss
oxidative stress
quality improvement
high fat diet induced
adipose tissue
african american
body mass index