The fatty liver is related to an increase in the risk of death due to "other diseases"

An extensive study, conducted by the Carolinska Institute in Sweden, revealed that people with fatty liver disease have almost twice a higher death compared to the general population. The study, published in the Journal of Hepatology, showed that patients with fatty liver disease are at greater risk of death due to liver disease, as well as common diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease. Worldwide, scientists believe that the appearance of fatty liver disease can reach one in 4 people. This disease occurs mainly due to weight gain, or obesity, and is characterized by the accumulation of excessive liver nets, which can lead to severe liver damage and even liver cancer. Oily liver disease is associated with sebaceous disease by increasing the risk of death due to other diseases; Due to the extensive systemic effects caused by chronic inflammation, and the metabolism associated with the disease. The accumulation of fat in the liver leads to the release of inflammatory substances and hormones that affect different body systems, which increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, cancer, breathing diseases and endocrine. In addition, poor liver function can lead to increased exposure to infection and infectious diseases, and these systemic changes make fatty liver patients more vulnerable to death than multiple causes that exceed the liver diseases themselves. The lead author of the study, Axel Wester, the assistant professor at the Carolinska Medical Department, and a doctor at the University of the University of Carolinska, says that many people do not realize that they have fatty liver disease; Because it rarely causes symptoms in the early stages. “Our study shows that people who have been diagnosed with greasy liver disease have an increased risk of death due to many different diseases, not just liver diseases.” The researchers identified all patients who were diagnosed with fatty liver disease in Sweden between 2002 and 2020, where the study included more than 13,000 patients. The risk of death was analyzed from different causes compared to the general population. The results showed that the total mortality rate for people with fatty liver disease was almost twice as much. The risk was almost all causes of death, but especially the deaths of liver disease (27 times higher) and liver cancer (35 times higher). An extensive follow -up and the most common causes of death were cardiovascular diseases and not -hepatic cancer, as death rates were 54% higher and 47% respectively. The study showed that people with fatty liver disease have an increased risk of infection, digestive diseases, respiratory diseases, endocrine diseases or external causes, but not due to mental illness. “It is important not only to concentrate on the liver when treating patients with greasy liver disease. Comprehensive approach and early intervention that include different medical specialties may be crucial to improve the diagnosis of these patients,” said Hanis HSStrom, associate professor in Carolinska Medical Department, and the main doctor in Carolinska University. This study highlights the need to adopt an integrated approach in the treatment of fatty liver patients, as healthcare should include a comprehensive monitoring and follow -up of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and other diseases that may increase the risk of death. It also highlights the importance of early detection of the disease, and raising awareness of its symptoms and risks.