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Childhood predictors of adult fatty liver. The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Oct 2016
Suomela Emmi, Oikonen Mervi, Pitkänen Niina, Ahola-Olli Ari, Virtanen Johanna, Parkkola Riitta, Jokinen Eero, Laitinen Tomi, Hutri-Kähönen Nina, Kähönen Mika, Lehtimäki Terho, Taittonen Leena, Tossavainen Päivi, Jula Antti, Loo Britt-Marie, Mikkilä Vera, Telama Risto, Viikari Jorma S A, Juonala Markus, Raitakari Olli T
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Fatty liver is a potentially preventable cause of serious liver diseases. This longitudinal study aimed to identify childhood risk factors of fatty liver in adulthood in a population-based group of Finnish adults. METHODS: Study cohort included 2,042 individuals from the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study aged 3-18years at baseline in 1980. During the latest follow-up in 2011, the liver...
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