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MASLD Rising Fast in UK | Leeds News
Liver disease MASLD, once called fatty liver, is exploding—cases up fivefold in a decade—with obesity and type 2 diabetes as key drivers. A UK study reveals over 283K diagnoses by 2022, up from just 1,300 in 2003, and new cases are doubling every ten years. People with diabetes face triple the risk, while South Asians—despite higher diabetes rates—are less likely to be tested for liver scarring. Researchers urge early detection via a potential blood test for liver damage, stressing that millions remain undiagnosed. With obesity and diabetes rampant, proactive screening is urgently needed to…
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