Meta-analysis reports 55% increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with fast food intake, highlighting obesity as a significant risk factor.
Key Points
Higher fast food consumption is associated with a 55% increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
A total of nine studies with 169,771 participants were included in the meta-analysis.
Fast food intake also correlates with a 37% higher risk of obesity, a key factor in NAFLD risk.
Robust sensitivity analysis confirmed the findings, pointing to the need for standardized future studies.