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Association between behavioural risk factors for chronic liver disease and transient elastography measurements across the UK: a cross-sectional study.

Ceyhun Aksel OztumerRayhan Mehmood ChaudhryLaith Alrubaiy
Published in: BMJ open gastroenterology (2021)
We identified a high prevalence of risk factors for CLD, most of which are addressable through raising public awareness to inculcate healthy habits. More studies are needed to assess longitudinal outcomes of liver screening using TA, accounting for societal factors and comorbidities, to help inform resource allocation and policy-making in the future.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • cross sectional
  • public health
  • current status
  • physical activity
  • liver fibrosis
  • case control
  • risk factors
  • cerebral ischemia
  • emergency department
  • blood brain barrier
  • brain injury
  • weight loss