Association of Change in Smoking Status and Subsequent Weight Change with Risk of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

• Published in: Gut and liver Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 150 - 158
• Main Authors: Seogsong Jeong, Yun Hwan Oh, Seulggie Choi, Jooyoung Chang, Sung Min Kim, Sun Jae Park, Yoosun Cho, Joung Sik Son, Gyeongsil Lee, Sang Min Park
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 대한소화기학회 30.01.2023
• Subjects: Cohort study; Fatty liver index; Nonalcoholic fatty liver; Screening; Smoking cessation

Background/Aims: Smoking is considered a risk factor for the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, the association of a weight change after a change in smoking status and the risk of NAFLD remains undetermined. Methods: This study used the Korean National Health Insurance...