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Genetic variation and elevated liver enzymes during childhood, adolescence and early adulthood.
International journal of epidemiology - 5 Oct 2023
Stender Stefan, Davey Smith George, Richardson Tom G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic factors influence the risk of fatty liver disease (FLD) in adults. The aim of this study was to test if, and when, genetic risk factors known to affect FLD in adults begin to exert their deleterious effects during childhood, adolescence and early adulthood. METHODS: We included up to 4018 British children and adolescents from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) cohort....
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