To study the prevalence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in a tertiary hospital in Bundelkhand region

Background: Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a growing global health concern associated with metabolic dysfunction, including obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia. Its prevalence is increasing, particularly in developing regions, necessitating early detection and in...

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Main Authors: Neha Rathore, Kuldeep Chandel, Ajeet Singh, Aniket Ashok Satale, Gaurav Singh
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Published: Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2025-06-01
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author Neha Rathore
Kuldeep Chandel
Ajeet Singh
Aniket Ashok Satale
Gaurav Singh
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description Background: Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a growing global health concern associated with metabolic dysfunction, including obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia. Its prevalence is increasing, particularly in developing regions, necessitating early detection and intervention. Aims and Objectives: This study aims to determine the prevalence of MAFLD in a tertiary care hospital and assess the demographic profile and associated risk factors in the Bundelkhand region. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of General Medicine, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, from June 2023 to June 2024, including 302 patients attending outpatient and inpatient services. Participants underwent clinical evaluations, biochemical tests, and ultrasonography to diagnose MAFLD. Risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia were analyzed. Statistical tests were applied to assess significant associations. Results: The prevalence of MAFLD was 54.63%, with a higher incidence in males (median age: 50 years) than females (48 years). Among MAFLD patients, obesity (81.81%), type 2 diabetes (46.06%), metabolic syndrome (82.42%), dyslipidemia (66.06%), hypothyroidism (37.57%), and hypertension (37.57%) were significantly prevalent (P<0.05). Liver function tests and biochemical markers were significantly altered in MAFLD cases. Conclusion: The study highlights a high prevalence of MAFLD in the Bundelkhand region, closely linked to metabolic risk factors. Early screening and lifestyle interventions are crucial to prevent disease progression.
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spelling doaj-art-52d2284d3f05472bb01328beffd7f03a2025-08-20T02:17:32ZengManipal College of Medical Sciences, PokharaAsian Journal of Medical Sciences2467-91002091-05762025-06-011667480https://doi.org/10.71152/ajms.v16i6.4550To study the prevalence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in a tertiary hospital in Bundelkhand regionNeha Rathore 0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8173-4281Kuldeep Chandel 1https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4632-5745Ajeet Singh 2https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0330-9466Aniket Ashok Satale 3https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3423-9675Gaurav Singh 4https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6565-6359Postgraduate Resident, Department of General Medicine, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India Professor and Head, Department of General Medicine, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India Postgraduate Resident, Department of General Medicine, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India Postgraduate Resident, Department of General Medicine, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India Background: Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a growing global health concern associated with metabolic dysfunction, including obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia. Its prevalence is increasing, particularly in developing regions, necessitating early detection and intervention. Aims and Objectives: This study aims to determine the prevalence of MAFLD in a tertiary care hospital and assess the demographic profile and associated risk factors in the Bundelkhand region. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of General Medicine, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, from June 2023 to June 2024, including 302 patients attending outpatient and inpatient services. Participants underwent clinical evaluations, biochemical tests, and ultrasonography to diagnose MAFLD. Risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia were analyzed. Statistical tests were applied to assess significant associations. Results: The prevalence of MAFLD was 54.63%, with a higher incidence in males (median age: 50 years) than females (48 years). Among MAFLD patients, obesity (81.81%), type 2 diabetes (46.06%), metabolic syndrome (82.42%), dyslipidemia (66.06%), hypothyroidism (37.57%), and hypertension (37.57%) were significantly prevalent (P<0.05). Liver function tests and biochemical markers were significantly altered in MAFLD cases. Conclusion: The study highlights a high prevalence of MAFLD in the Bundelkhand region, closely linked to metabolic risk factors. Early screening and lifestyle interventions are crucial to prevent disease progression.https://ajmsjournal.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/4550metabolic-associated fatty liver disease; obesity; metabolic syndrome; diabetes; hypothyroidism; hypertension
spellingShingle Neha Rathore
Kuldeep Chandel
Ajeet Singh
Aniket Ashok Satale
Gaurav Singh
To study the prevalence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in a tertiary hospital in Bundelkhand region
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
metabolic-associated fatty liver disease; obesity; metabolic syndrome; diabetes; hypothyroidism; hypertension
title To study the prevalence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in a tertiary hospital in Bundelkhand region
title_full To study the prevalence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in a tertiary hospital in Bundelkhand region
title_fullStr To study the prevalence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in a tertiary hospital in Bundelkhand region
title_full_unstemmed To study the prevalence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in a tertiary hospital in Bundelkhand region
title_short To study the prevalence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in a tertiary hospital in Bundelkhand region
title_sort to study the prevalence of metabolic associated fatty liver disease in a tertiary hospital in bundelkhand region
topic metabolic-associated fatty liver disease; obesity; metabolic syndrome; diabetes; hypothyroidism; hypertension
url https://ajmsjournal.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/4550
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