Food Insecurity, Low Household Income, and Low Education Level Increase the Risk of Having Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD) 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 U.S. low-income adolescents especially Hispanic males with obesity and hypertension. Policies addressing inequities are needed.

Keyphrases

physical activity
blood pressure
young adults
metabolic syndrome
healthcare
public health
type diabetes
weight loss
oxidative stress
mental health
weight gain
high fat diet induced
body mass index