Trends in Prevalence of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: A Nationwide Survey in Korea
This nationwide study revealed a significant and continuous increase in MASLD prevalence among Korean adults, particularly in younger age groups. The disproportionate burden in these populations, along with high rates of metabolic comorbidities, underscores an emerging public health concern that may place considerable strain on future healthcare systems.
Authors
- Junhyun Kwon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5453-6650)
- Eunji Kim
- Hanbit Shin
- Dae Ho Lee
Institutions
- Gachon University (KR)
- Gachon University Gil Medical Center (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Published
- 2025-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3803/enm.2025.2578
- Primary Topic
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency
- Gachon University