Waist Circumference as a Predictor of Hepatic Steatosis and Fibrosis in the NHANES 2017–2018 Cohort

WC is an independent predictor of hepatic steatosis and fibrosis among US adults. WC should be measured routinely in primary care settings, facilitating earlier intervention for those at risk for liver steatosis and fibrosis.

Authors

Nikhila Janakiram
Sadhana Puri
Arthi Thirumalai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1239-2614)

Institutions

University of Washington (US)
Palo Alto Institute (US)

Publication Details

Journal: Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
Published: 2026-02-05
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/15578518261419363
Primary Topic: Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Type: article
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article

Waist Circumference as a Predictor of Hepatic Steatosis and Fibrosis in the NHANES 2017–2018 Cohort

Nikhila Janakiram, Sadhana Puri, Arthi Thirumalai

Feb 5, 2026

Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

article

Waist Circumference as a Predictor of Hepatic Steatosis and Fibrosis in the NHANES 2017–2018 Cohort

Nikhila Janakiram, Sadhana Puri, Arthi Thirumalai

February 5, 2026article en

Abstract

Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders

University of Washington (US), Palo Alto Institute (US)

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Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

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