Publications by authors named "Friedrich Horn"
BMC Gastroenterol
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify factors associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) over five years among 307 participants with a mean age of 55.6 years.
- Significant increases in liver fat percentage were observed, with baseline fat rising from 3.1% to 7.67% after five years, suggesting a notable risk of developing NAFLD.
- Key risk factors identified included age, BMI, waist circumference, and diabetes, while increased physical activity acted as a protective factor against the disease.
