Insulin resistance as a risk factor for metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in non-obese individuals

Document Type : Abstracts

Abstract

Metabolic associated liver disease (MAFLD) formally known as nonalcoholic faty liver disease (NAFLD) affects about 20% to 30% of the global population and increases the risk for hepatic and extrahepatic complications, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer