In regard to the epidemiology of this condition, are individuals of specific ethnicities or of either gender at higher risk for the development of NAFLD?
What will be an ideal response?
• Hispanic population is at a greater risk than those of European descent
• African-Americans exhibit protective genetics in relation to NAFLD (this finding is independent to risk factors such as diabetes and BMI)
• Males appear to have a higher risk factor for NAFLD than women
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