Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in overweight and obese children seeking ambulatory...
Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in overweight and obese children seeking ambulatory healthcare in Nairobi, Kenya
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England: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
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BackgroundWhile linked to obesity and associated with an increased cardiovascular morbidity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an often-asymptomatic cause of chronic liver disease in children. Early detection provides opportunity for interventions to curb progression. Childhood obesity is on the rise in low/middle-income countries, but c...
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Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in overweight and obese children seeking ambulatory healthcare in Nairobi, Kenya
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_4a3293837e174cabbbb32670eeea5135
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_4a3293837e174cabbbb32670eeea5135
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2054-4774
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2054-4774
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10.1136/bmjgast-2022-001044
