Global, regional, and national burden of NAFLD in adults aged 20–49 years (1990–2021): a comprehensive analysis of trends, decomposition, and health inequality
NAFLD imposes a rising burden on adults aged 20-49 years globally, exacerbated by demographic shifts and socioeconomic disparities. Targeted interventions addressing obesity, metabolic health, and healthcare access are urgently required to mitigate this growing public health challenge.
Authors
- Zixuan Zhong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4521-2635)
- Xinsong Luo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4877-3208)
- Minxuan Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0742-4717)
- Jun Tan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8249-8363)
Institutions
- Chongqing University (CN)
- Chongqing University of Education (CN)
- Chongqing Three Gorges University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2025-12-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-025-04497-4
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.29