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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2026; 32(35): 119898
Published online Sep 21, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.119898
Table 2 Overview of risk factors associated to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Obesity-associated risk factors of MASLD
Lifestyle choices: Poor dietary habits; Less physical activity
Inherent risk factors: Genetic predisposition; Race/ethnicity (hispanic race); Sex (men); Epigenetic influences
Influence of metabolic factors: Dyslipidemia; Insulin resistance; Type 2 diabetes; Hypertension
Pathological processes: Gut microbiota; Adipokine imbalance; Systemic inflammation; Oxidative stress; Immune system imbalance; Hepatic steatosis


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