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A health survey in Taiwan found fatty liver disease is common, especially in women. Gall bladder and renal cysts were more prevalent in men, with prevalence increasing with age for fatty liver in females.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a growing global health concern.
  • Understanding the prevalence of liver and kidney conditions in specific populations is crucial for public health planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of various liver and kidney conditions in adults aged 30 and above in rural Taiwan.
  • To investigate demographic variations (gender, age) in the prevalence of these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional health survey was conducted in three villages on Taiwan's southwest coast.
  • A total of 923 adults (42.6% participation rate) aged 30+ were included in the analysis.

Main Results:

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  • Prevalence rates: no gross lesion (60.5%), fatty liver (25.2%), biliary stone (5.2%), gall bladder polyp (1.9%), hepatic hemangioma (1.4%), liver cyst (0.9%), and renal cyst (2.9%).
  • Gall bladder polyps and renal cysts were more common in men.
  • Fatty liver was more prevalent in women, with increasing prevalence noted with age in this group.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides valuable epidemiological data on liver and kidney conditions in a Taiwanese adult population.
  • Findings highlight gender and age-specific prevalence patterns, particularly for fatty liver disease.
  • The results serve as a reference for health professionals and policymakers in Taiwan and similar populations.