Ethnicity and the diagnosis gap in liver disease: a population-based study

British Journal of General Practice

Rohini Mathur¹  Sally Hull¹  Kushala Abeysekera¹  John Robson¹  Kambiz Boomla¹  Graham R Foster¹  William Alazawi¹ 

[1] The Liver Unit, The Blizard Institute, Barts & The London School of Medicine, London, UK.

关键词: ethnicity;    liver;    liver disease;    NAFLD;    population;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp14X682273

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Liver disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Large numbers of liver function tests (LFTs) are performed in primary care, with abnormal liver biochemistry a common finding. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver injury. Metabolic syndrome, common in people from South Asia, is an important risk factor for NAFLD.

【 授权许可】

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