SynthesisFrontiers in public health2025
Association between air pollution and risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: an updated meta-analysis.
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- Impact of Air Pollution on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- The Prevalence of Liver Enzyme Abnormalities Among Adult Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases in Rwanda: A Gender-Stratified Analysis.Hepatic medicine : evidence and research · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objective: Air pollution is a major environmental risk to human health, with increasing evidence linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, findings remain inconsistent. This meta-analysis aimed to assess the relationship between air pollutants and the risk of NAFLD. Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were systematically searched for studies published up to March 20, 2025. A random effects model was used to estimate combined odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs). Subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis, funnel plots, and Egger's test were conducted. Results: A total of 12 studies, including 49,549,903 participants (published between 2022 and 2024), were analyzed. For each 10 μg/m3 increase in pollutants, the ORs were 1.22 (1.16-1.29) for particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 2.5 μm (PM Conclusion: This analysis supports a positive relationship between air pollution and NAFLD risk. Geographic region and economic development appear to moderate this association. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42024594146, Identifier: CRD42024594146.
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