Non-alcoholic and alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - two Diseases of Affluence associated with the Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes: the FIN-D2D Survey

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is known to be associated with the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and abnormal glucose tolerance. Whether alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) is associated with similar metabolic abnormalities ha...

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Main Authors: Saltevo Juha, Oksa Heikki, Korpi-Hyövälti Eeva, Saarikoski Liisa, Männistö Satu, Yki-Järvinen Hannele, Kotronen Anna, Saaristo Timo, Sundvall Jouko, Tuomilehto Jaakko, Peltonen Markku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/237