Prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and correlation between revalence of NAFLD and obesity in people living in borabue district, Mahasarakham province

Abstract

Introduction : Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) defined as the accumulation of hepatic steatosis not due to excess alcohol consumption. The incidence and prevalence of NAFLDare increased that cause of health problem worldwide. This study aimsto study the situation of fatty liver and correlation
of NAFLD and obesity in Borabue hospital.

Materials and methods : The 329 volunteers are selected by purposive sampling from patients who visit Borabue hospital in 1st October to 30th November 2016. Ultrasonography is performedin all volunteers by well-trained general practitioners. The diagnosis of NAFLD is based on ultrasonography features without tissue diagnosis. The clinical data of volunteers are collected by medical records.

Result : All volunteers’ age areover 40 years old. The 31.58 % are male. The NAFLD are diagnosed in 37.7%. This study shows correlation of NAFLD and obesity (Adj.OR=3.56, 95%CI=2.14 to5.91, P-value<0.001).
Conclusion : This study reveals correlation of NAFLD and obesity. The health strategy should prevent and early screening in obesity people to prevent the NAFLD

Keyword : Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Obesity, Borabue hospital