Gender-specific prevalence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease among government employees in Tianjin, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the prevalence and risk factors of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in Tianjin government employees of different genders.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Health Management Center of Tianjin Union Medical Center.

Participants

16 924 government employees (59.6% male).

Measures

Ultrasound liver examination was performed to determine whether there is fat accumulation in the organ. Participants' weight and height were measured, and body mass index (BMI) was calculated.

Results

The overall prevalence of MAFLD in this population was 40.76%. The rates were significantly higher in men (49.42%) than in women (27.97%). The prevalence of MAFLD was highest in men aged 40-49 years (54.04%) and women aged 60-69 years (

SUBMITTER: Huang YP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8679074 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature