Evolving epidemiology of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in South Korea: incidence, prevalence, progression, and healthcare implications from 2010 to 2022
A significant increase in NAFLD prevalence and its impact on healthcare utilization was observed in South Korea. With NAFLD leading to serious liver diseases and increased healthcare costs, integrated care strategies that include both medical treatment and lifestyle modifications are essential.
Authors
- Log Young Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6160-8357)
- Young Woon Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7752-7618)
- Jae Young Jang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5335-752X)
- Jeong‐Ju Yoo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7802-0381)
- Young Youn Cho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9384-5357)
- Jae Woo Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4346-8848)
- Dong Hyeon Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2044-6854)
- Sangheun Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7884-1622)
- Hoongil Jo
Institutions
- Seoul National University (KR)
- Soonchunhyang University (KR)
- Seoul Metropolitan Government (KR)
- SNUH SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center (KR)
- Chung-Ang University Hospital (KR)
- National Health Insurance Service (KR)
- Bucheon University (KR)
- Wonkwang University (KR)
- Catholic Kwandong University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
- Published
- 2024-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.164
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.09
Funders
- Soonchunhyang University