UK faces potential liver disease surge due to obesity and type 2 diabetes, per British Liver Trust.

The UK faces a potential "tsunami" of liver disease due to rising obesity rates and increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes, according to the British Liver Trust. Fatty liver disease, usually found in overweight or obese individuals, is linked to both conditions, with diabetes raising the risk significantly. Experts warn of eight major risk factors for the disease, which could cause a surge in cases.

June 15, 2024
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