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September 26, 2025World Journal of Gastroenterology

Prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease among health check-up attendees: A retrospective study conducted in Vietnam

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NLNa LuHLHuong Tu LamTVThong Duy Vo

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Retrospective study found 29.31% prevalence of MAFLD among health check-up attendees in Vietnam, highlighting significant associations with metabolic risk factors.

Key Points

  • MAFLD was prevalent in 29.31% of health check-up attendees in Vietnam, with higher rates in men.
  • Significantly higher rates of hypertension and dyslipidemia were found in the MAFLD group compared to non-MAFLD.
  • Prevalence of MAFLD sharply increased after age 50 among females, emphasizing age-related risks.
  • Body mass index was a strong predictor, with prevalence reaching 48.26% among overweight or obese individuals.

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Lu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d6c671b1249cec298b220dhttps://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v31.i37.110797
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