Cross-sectional analysis shows higher rates of MAFLD in Korean adults with depression and suicidal ideation, implying the need for mental health assessments.
Depression has recently been identified as a potential predisposing factor for metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) among adults in the US. This cross-sectional, nationwide study examined the association between mental health and MAFLD in Korean adults. Mental state was addressed using a question for suicidal ideation and depressive mood, and MAFLD was assessed according to the criteria established by an international expert panel. A stepwise multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that MAFLD was significantly more common in men with suicidal ideation and in women with depressive mood compared with their non- suicidal and non-depressed counterparts, respectively. These results warrant mental health screening among patients with MAFLD.
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