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Prevalence and factors associated with hepatic steatosis, estimated using the Fatty Liver Index in urban transport drivers, Lima - 2023
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2024-06-09) Rojas Huaman, Yessica Lucero; Saldaña Orejón, Italo Moisés
Introduction: Hepatic steatosis, characterized by abnormal fat accumulation in the liver, has emerged as a significant public health concern. This phenomenon is not only linked to various medical conditions, but a higher prevalence has also been observed in specific populations. In this context, the objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of hepatic steatosis in a particularly vulnerable group: urban transport workers. Methods: This is an observational, cross-sectional study where the Fatty Liver Index was calculated for 50 urban transport workers, and the relationship with factors that could increase the risk of the condition was determined. The Chi-square statistic or Fisher’s exact test was used, as appropriate. The binary logistic regression test was employed to calculate the odds ratio. Results: Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) was estimated using the Fatty Liver Index in 38 individuals out of 50 urban transport workers, resulting in a prevalence of 76%. Independent variables such as obesity (p=0.001), waist circumference (p=0.003), and a history of diabetes (p=0.005) were significantly associated with the dependent variable, hepatic steatosis, with a 11.5 times higher likelihood of the event in obese individuals, 1.59 times higher when waist circumference exceeds >88 cm in women and >102 cm in men, and 1.87 times more likely if they have a family history of diabetes. Conclusions: There was a high prevalence of hepatic steatosis in urban transport workers, and the factors of obesity, waist circumference, and a history of diabetes were significantly associated with the presence of hepatic steatosis.