Epidemiology
The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ranges from 9 to 36.9% of the population in different parts of the world. Approximately 20% of the United States population suffers from non-alcoholic fatty liver, and the prevalence of this condition is increasing. The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is higher in Hispanics, which can be attributed to high rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes in Hispanic populations. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is also more common among men than women in all age groups until age 60, where the prevalence between sex equalize. This is due to the protective nature of estrogen.
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