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ea0090rc10.2 | Rapid Communications 10: Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition 2 | ECE2023

Increased risk of cirrhosis in post-menopausal women with NAFLD

Izzi-Engbeaya Chioma , Eng Pei , Dunin-Borkowska Aleksandra , Forlano Roberta , Mullish Benjamin H , Sigon Giordano , Lin Vicky , Tan Tricia , Yee Michael , Manousou Pinelopi , Dhillo Waljit

Background: Non-alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD) affects up to 30% of adults worldwide. With the prevalence of NAFLD increasing after menopause, women aged >55 years are more likely to progress to advanced fibrosis than men. Moreover, liver decompensation secondary to NAFLD is more frequent in women compared to men. However, the causes of these differential outcomes are not fully understood.Methodology: We performed a retrospective cohort study utilis...

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Increased risk of cirrhosis in post-menopausal women with NAFLD

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