The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on liver health: exploring shifts in social and psychosocial determinants of steatosis and fibrosis | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on liver health: exploring shifts in social and psychosocial determinants of steatosis and fibrosis
Key Points
Substantial changes in liver health correlates during the pandemic show increased risks of steatosis and fibrosis.
Notable sex-specific differences were observed, with variations in psychosocial factors influencing liver conditions.
The assessment focused on epidemiological data reflecting shifts in liver health determinants amidst pandemic stress.
Findings underscore the need to address psychosocial factors affecting liver health during public health crises.
Abstract
The pandemic period was associated with substantial changes in the epidemiology and psychosocial-behavioral correlates of SLD and fibrosis, with notable sex-specific differences.