Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
3285015 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Ethnicity and BMI each were associated with the progression of fibrosis and the presence of cirrhosis. Hispanics had the highest fibrosis index and prevalence of cirrhosis, whereas African Americans had the lowest. Ethnic differences in fibrosis index and cirrhosis persisted after controlling for elements of metabolic syndrome.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Gastroenterology
Authors
Eric R. Kallwitz, Jennifer Layden-Almer, Manish Dhamija, Jamie Berkes, Grace Guzman, Rita Lepe, Scott J. Cotler, Thomas J. Layden,