It is time to expand the fatty liver disease community of practice

Review Gastroenterology & Hepatology

The global epidemiology of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH): a systematic review

Zobair M. Younossi et al.

Summary: A comprehensive meta-analysis was conducted to assess the global and regional prevalence, incidence, and mortality of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The results showed that the global prevalence of NAFLD is 30% and increasing, highlighting the need for urgent and comprehensive strategies to raise awareness and address NAFLD on local, regional, and global levels.

HEPATOLOGY (2023)

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Article Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Advancing the global public health agenda for NAFLD: a consensus statement

Jeffrey Lazarus et al.

Summary: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a potentially serious liver disease that affects a significant portion of the global adult population, but has received little attention from the global public health community. This has led to a lack of inclusion of NAFLD in national and international strategies and policies for non-communicable diseases, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive public health response to the disease.

NATURE REVIEWS GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY (2022)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Global community of practice: A means for capacity and community strengthening for health professionals in low- and middle-income countries

Allison Silverstein et al.

Summary: This study explores the development and evaluation of a global Clinical Lead Forum using the community of practice framework to enhance the capacity of health care professionals in low-and middle-income countries. By providing virtual sessions to discuss clinical topics and include a COVID-19 series, the program successfully engaged participants from various disciplines and demonstrated value-added interventions.

JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH (2022)

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