Correlation between income and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in a Chinese population.
Ann Endocrinol (Paris)
; 81(6): 561-566, 2020 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of the study was to analyze the correlation between income and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in a Chinese population.METHOD:
subjects were divided into three groups according to liver fat content (LFC). (1) normal LFC < 9.15%, 197 cases; (2) low LFC LFC 9.15-20%, 532 cases; and (3) high LFC LFC > 20%, 201 cases. Participants' clinical and social background were collected, including a routine fasting test to assess the relevant indices. Intergroup differences were compared on 1-way ANOVA, to analyze the relation between income and each index on Pearson correlation, and independent factors for LFC were identified on binary logistic regression.RESULTS:
(1) In retired persons, prevalence of NAFLD was greater in females (81.2%) than males (75%), but fell with age the highest prevalence was between 40 and 49 years of age (87.5%), and the lowest above 70 years (68%). (2) Income correlated positively with triglyceride and serum uric acid levels and LFC (P < 0.05) and negatively with alanine aminotransferase (P = 0.01). (3) As income increased from level I to V, prevalence of NAFLD increased progressively (P < 0.05). In the study, LFC was taken as the dependent variable, and the traditional NAFLD risk factors and income level (I-V) were taken as independent variables. Income emerged as an independent risk factor for NAFLD. Risk in group V was 1.964-fold higher than in group I.CONCLUSION:
Prevalence of NAFLD was closely related to socio-economic level. Demographic risk factors include female gender, age 40-49 years, and monthly income > 5,000 RMB. Thus, if income is increased without improving educational level and health awareness, NAFLD prevalence will rise.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pueblo Asiatico
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Enfermedad del Hígado Graso no Alcohólico
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Renta
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Endocrinol (Paris)
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article