Risk Factors of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases in Bangladesh: A Tertiary Care Hospital Study

Abstract

Background: NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is a highly frequent condition. Data on the epidemiology of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is scarce, especially in underdeveloped nations like Bangladesh. Although many people have risk factors for NAFLD, the majority do not progress to severe liver disease such as cirrhosis, hepatic decompensation, or hepatocellular carcinoma. It's critical to identify those who are at a high risk of developing these complications so that risk factors can be identified and illness progression can be avoided. Aim of the Study: The study aims to analyze the risk factors of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in a tertiary care hospital of Bangladesh. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2019 to February 2020 at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh. This study was purposefully conducted among 35 participants. Results: Among 35 participants, the mean age of the participants were 38.89±8.50 years. Maximum participants (80%) were female and housewife (68.6%). And 60% participant’s socioeconomic status was middle class state. Maximum (48.6%) participants had diabetes mellitus (DM) and obesity (42.9%). Their mean body weight was 72.74 ± 8.74 and mean body height was 61.37± 2.67. Conclusion: In Bangladesh, NAFLD is becoming the leading cause of chronic liver disease. This necessitates the attention of health policymakers and physicians to investigate and battle this threat as soon as possible. To control and prevent NAFLD and its negative health implications, public health actions are required.