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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is prevalent in 20–30% of industrialized societies and is increasing in Asia.
Healthcare practitioners should be aware of the high prevalence of NAFLD in these populations.
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It is widely prevalent (20–30%) in industrialized societies and is also increasing in Asia.
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The claim is based on a broad observation of prevalence in populations.
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Diabetes and Non‐Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Shivakumar Chitturi et al. · 2016
DOI 10.1002/9781118924853.ch51
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