Steatosis in South African women: How much and why?

Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: e0191388 - e0191388
Published: Jan 19, 2018
Abstract
Background Globally, steatosis is the commonest type of liver pathology and is closely associated with obesity and the metabolic syndrome. Obesity is common in urban African females but no data is available on hepatic fat content in this population group when compared to other ethnic groups. The aim of this study was therefore to compare hepatic fat content in woman from different ethnic groups in South Africa and to characterise the principle...
Paper Details
Title
Steatosis in South African women: How much and why?
Published Date
Jan 19, 2018
Journal
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
e0191388 - e0191388
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