Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease among adult health examination participants in Chengdu

Abstract

Objective To investigate the prevalence and major risk factors of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among adult health examination participants in Chengdu to provide reliable evidence for the control and prevention of the disease. Methods The clinical data, including age, gender, body mass index, blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglyceride, and B-ultrasound, were available in 12 152 adults health examination participants in Chengdu from June 2007 to February 2008.Questionnaire survey for details in life or work style was conducted. Results The prevalence rate of NAFLD of the subjects was 12.3%.The incidence of NAFLD in men was significantly higher than that in women (15.5% and 7.0%, respectively; P 60 years group, no different incidence was observed.The morbidity rate of NAFLD in men was significantly increased in those preferred mental labors, salty food, smoking, and no activities.The higher prevalence rate of NAFLD in women was correlated with light working pressure and salty food.The major accompaniment diseases of NAFLD were overweight or obesity, hyperlipemia, and fasting hyperglycemia. Conclusion The prevalence rate of NAFLD among adult health examination participants.The rate of NAFLD in men was significantly higher than that in women in Chengdu.NAFLD may be related with age, and its major risk factors include unhealthy life and work style. Key words: Fatty liver; Physical examination; Epidemiology; Risk factors