Central or abdominal obesity is a major risk factor for _______________, considered the most common chronic liver condition in the Western world.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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