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The global NAFLD policy review and preparedness index: are countries ready to a...
Lazarus, Jeffrey V.; Mark, Henry E.; Villota-Rivas, Marcela; Palayew, Adam; Carrieri, Patrizia; Colombo, Massimo; Ekstedt, Mattias; Esmat, GamalBackground & aims: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a highly prevalent, yet largely underappreciated liver condition which is closely associated with obesity and metabolic disease. Despite affecting an estimated 1 in 4 adults globally, NAFLD is largely absent on national and global health agendas. Methods: We collected data from 102 countries, accounting for 86% of the world population, on NAFLD pol...
European ‘NAFLD Preparedness Index’ — Is Europe ready to meet the challenge of ...
Lazarus, Jeffrey V.; Palayew, Adam; Carrieri, Patrizia; Ekstedt, Mattias; Marchesini, Giulio; Novak, Katja; Ratziu, Vlad; Romero-Gómez, ManuelBackground & aims: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is closely associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes, is a highly prevalent emerging condition that can be optimally managed through a multidisciplinary patient-centred approach. National preparedness to address NAFLD is essential to ensure that health systems can deliver effective care. We present a NAFLD Preparedness Index for...