Korean J Rehabil Nurs.  2007 Dec;10(2):141-146.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Fatty Liver among Industrial Male Workers

• Paek YM
• Choi TI
• Kim YJ
• Choi EO

Abstract

PURPOSE: This Study was conducted to estimate the prevalence rate, and related factors,of fatty liver in male industrial workers. METHOD: Fatty liver was diagnosed using ultrasonography. The data for abdominal ultrasonography, BMI, smoking, alcohol drinking, exercise, liver enzymes, and lipid profiles were collected in 4,604 male who were examined with a health screening program in 2005. Prevalence rate and associated factors of fatty liver were analyzed using SPSS v. 12.0.
RESULTS
Overall prevalence of fatty liver was 34.1% and higher in the 30-39 year male group. Age, body mass index(BMI), hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia, HDL cholesterol, r-GTP level were independently associated factors with presence of fatty liver in logistic regression analysis.
CONCLUSION
The prevalence of fatty liver and tendency of associated factors were similar to those in the western world. To prevent development of this hepatic disorder, which may result in end-stage liver disease, risk factors such as obesity and dyslipidemia must be monitored and controlled within normal levels. The results of this study suggested maintenance of a healthy lifestyle, including diet, exercise, and behavioral change, as fundamental rehabilitation nursing implications.

Keyword

Fatty liver; Risk factors; Prevalence; Ultrasonography; Rehabilitation nursing

MeSH Terms

Alcohol Drinking
Cholesterol, HDL
Diet
Dyslipidemias
Fatty Liver*
Humans
Hypercholesterolemia
Hypertriglyceridemia
Life Style
Liver
Liver Diseases
Logistic Models
Male*
Mass Screening
Obesity
Prevalence*
Rehabilitation Nursing
Risk Factors*
Smoke
Smoking
Ultrasonography
Western World
Cholesterol, HDL
Smoke