Prevalence of NASH/NAFLD in people with obesity who are currently classified as metabolically healthy.

Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Dec 2020

Description

While metabolic health in obesity may confer a protective status, recent studies indicate that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or even nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) may exist in this category of individuals. Although cardiovascular and diabetic risks have been well described, the risk of NAFLD and NASH among this population requires further investigation.