Prevalence and risk factors of fatty liver disease in young and middle-aged population: one center study in Southwestern China.

Background And Aim: Fatty liver disease has become common hepatic disease not only in western countries but also in developing countries in Asia-Pacific area. Our aim was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of fatty liver disease as well as its correlation with metabolic syndrome in young and middle-aged population.

Methods: Data were collected from check-up center at the 1st Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University in 2011.