The burden of liver disease in Latin America

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dc.contributor.authorDiaz, Luis Antonio
dc.contributor.authorVillota-Rivas, Marcela
dc.contributor.authorBarrera, Francisco
dc.contributor.authorV. Lazarus, Jeffrey
dc.contributor.authorArrese, Marco
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-20T16:17:21Z
dc.date.available2025-01-20T16:17:21Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractLiver disease poses a substantial burden in Latin America. This burden is primarily attributed to a high level of alcohol consumption and the increasing prevalence of risk factors associated with metabolic dysfunctionassociated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), such as sedentary lifestyles, easy access to ultra-processed foods, obesity, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. These epidemiological trends are cause for concern, especially considering that there are significant challenges in addressing them due to disparities in access to liver disease screening and care. In this article, we aim to provide an overview of the current situation regarding liver disease in Latin America. We also discuss recent multinational proposals designed to address the growing MASLD burden via its integration into existing non-communicable diseases policies, at both local and global levels. Additionally, we emphasize the urgent need to establish effective public health policies that target both MASLD risk factors and excessive alcohol consumption. Furthermore, we discuss the development of liver transplantation programs, areas for improvement in medical education and research capabilities, and how the fostering of extensive collaboration among all stakeholders is crucial for addressing liver disease in the region. (c) 2023 Fundaci & oacute;n Cl & iacute;nica M & eacute;dica Sur, A.C. Published by Elsevier Espa & ntilde;a, S.L.U. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.aohep.2023.101175
dc.identifier.issn1665-2681
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.aohep.2023.101175
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/90593
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:001235129200001
dc.issue.numero3
dc.language.isoen
dc.revistaAnnals of hepatology
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectPublic policy
dc.subjectCirrhosis
dc.subjectAlcohol
dc.subjectAlcohol-related liver disease
dc.subjectARLD
dc.subjectAlcohol use disorder
dc.subjectSteatosis
dc.subjectSteatotic liver disease
dc.subjectNAFLD
dc.subjectMASLD
dc.subjectMASH
dc.subject.ods03 Good Health and Well-being
dc.subject.odspa03 Salud y bienestar
dc.titleThe burden of liver disease in Latin America
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen29
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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