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Unhealthy lifestyle habits and physical inactivity among Asian patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Authors
 Xinrong Zhang  ;  George B-B Goh  ;  Wah-Kheong Chan  ;  Grace L-H Wong  ;  Jian-Gao Fan  ;  Wai-Kay Seto  ;  Yi-Hsiang Huang  ;  Han-Chieh Lin  ;  I-Cheng Lee  ;  Hye Won Lee  ;  Seung Up Kim  ;  Wan Cheng Chow  ;  Vincent W-S Wong 
Citation
 LIVER INTERNATIONAL, Vol.40(11) : 2719-2731, 2020-11 
Journal Title
LIVER INTERNATIONAL
ISSN
 1478-3223 
Issue Date
2020-11
MeSH
Adult ; Aged ; China ; Female ; Habits ; Hong Kong / epidemiology ; Humans ; Life Style ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease* / epidemiology ; Sedentary Behavior ; Singapore / epidemiology ; Taiwan / epidemiology
Keywords
alcohol ; coffee ; liver fibrosis ; non-alcoholic steatohepatitis ; physical activity ; tea
Abstract
Background & aims: Lifestyle modification is the cornerstone for the management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We aim to understand lifestyle habits of NAFLD patients, compare across Asian regions and identify area of deficiency.

Methods: In the multi-centre controlled attenuation parameter (CAP)-Asia study, we collected clinical data and lifestyle habit data of NAFLD patients from Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia. Physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.

Results: A total of 555 patients were included in the final analysis (mean age 54.5 ± 11.2 years, 54.1% men and median liver stiffness 6.7 kPa). More patients from mainland China (27.4%) and Taipei (25.0%) were smokers. Modest drinking was more common in Taiwan (25.0%) and Hong Kong (18.2%); only 1.3% had binge drinking. Majority of patients drank coffee (64.0%) and tea (80.2%), with varying amounts and durations in different regions. Soft drinks consumption was most common in Singapore (62.2%) and Malaysia (57.7%). Only 29.7% of patients met the Physical Activity Guidelines Recommendations, with no major differences across regions. Patients with liver stiffness <10 kPa were more likely to report any vigorous activity, and sitting time was an independent factor associated with high CAP. Tea and coffee consumption were independently associated with high CAP and liver stiffness, respectively.

Conclusions: Despite some heterogeneity, unhealthy lifestyle and physical inactivity are common across Asian regions. Patients with liver stiffness <10 kPa were more likely to report any vigorous activity. Healthcare providers may use the comparative data to identify areas of deficiency.
Full Text
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/liv.14638
DOI
10.1111/liv.14638
Appears in Collections:
1. College of Medicine (의과대학) > Dept. of Internal Medicine (내과학교실) > 1. Journal Papers
Yonsei Authors
Kim, Seung Up(김승업) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9658-8050
Lee, Hye Won(이혜원) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3552-3560
URI
https://ir.ymlib.yonsei.ac.kr/handle/22282913/183843
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