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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects more than 25% of adults worldwide.
Healthcare providers should be aware of the high prevalence of NAFLD in adult populations.
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an increasingly common condition that is believed to affect >25% of adults worldwide.
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Cardiovascular Risk: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
P. Barton Duell et al. · Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology · 2022
DOI 10.1161/atv.0000000000000153
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