Health-Related Quality of Life in Persons at Risk for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Medical and BioInformatics
Mentor Information
Lori Houghton-Rahrig
Department
Nursing
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 73
Start Date
10-4-2013 11:00 AM
End Date
10-4-2013 12:00 PM
Keywords
Health
Abstract
Obesity-related nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a highly prevalent condition that can result in premature death. Although 30-70 million people in the U.S. are estimated to have NAFLD, little is known about the quality of life (QOL) in this population. The purpose of this study was to examine QOL in persons at risk of NAFLD. A secondary analysis of the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey was conducted. The CDC's Healthy Days Measure was used to evaluate QOL using metabolic syndrome as a surrogate diagnosis and a calculated fibrosis score to evaluate severity of NAFLD. A total sample of 4886 participants 18 years and older were included in this study. Persons with evidence of hepatitis or alcohol abuse were excluded. Unhealthy physical, mental and activity limited days were evaluated using multiple linear regression. Persons at higher risk of NAFLD and increased severity have poorer QOL than persons at lower risk of NAFLD.
Health-Related Quality of Life in Persons at Risk for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Henry Hall Atrium 73
Obesity-related nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a highly prevalent condition that can result in premature death. Although 30-70 million people in the U.S. are estimated to have NAFLD, little is known about the quality of life (QOL) in this population. The purpose of this study was to examine QOL in persons at risk of NAFLD. A secondary analysis of the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey was conducted. The CDC's Healthy Days Measure was used to evaluate QOL using metabolic syndrome as a surrogate diagnosis and a calculated fibrosis score to evaluate severity of NAFLD. A total sample of 4886 participants 18 years and older were included in this study. Persons with evidence of hepatitis or alcohol abuse were excluded. Unhealthy physical, mental and activity limited days were evaluated using multiple linear regression. Persons at higher risk of NAFLD and increased severity have poorer QOL than persons at lower risk of NAFLD.