‘Fatty liver disease tsunami’ to strike Britain, charity warns – the 8 risk factors [Video]

BRITAIN could be facing a surge in fatty liver disease cases fuelled by an obesity epidemic, experts have warned.

The cancer-causing disease is most commonly seen in individuals who are overweight or obese, and, or have type 2 diabetes.

Experts from the British Liver Trust (BLT) fear “increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes and obesity” will bring with it a “fatty liver disease tsunami”

Vanessa Hebditch, from the charity, said: “There is a need for greater awareness of the link between diabetes and liver disease. 

“It is well known that type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of many health issues including cardiovascular and kidney disease but it can also significantly raise your risk of fatty liver disease.” 

Fatty liver disease, as the name suggests, refers to an increased build-up of fat inside the liver.

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