Prevalence and risk factors of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence and risk factors of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundSub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is undergoing an epidemiological transition with a steady rise in non-communicable diseases. Among these diseases, metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has emerged as a rapidly increasing public health burden, but is inaccurately documented....

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Main Authors: Emmanuel M. Sindato, Violet Dismas Kajogoo, Gloria Ngajilo, Wondwossen Amogne Degu, Zahid Khan, Gideon Mlawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
metabolic-associated fatty liver disease
Sub-Saharan Africa
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
metabolic associated steatohepatitis
prevalence
risk factors
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgstr.2025.1506032/full
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