Liver disease in young adults

ALSPAC research identified fatty liver in around one in five young adults and liver scarring in around one in 40 at age 24, revealing a burden of disease at an early age. The research contributed to work on earlier detection, including the Bristol community outreach initiative Alright My Liver. This provides an example of a route from cohort research to local service innovation.

We consider this an important contribution toward public discussions and academic research.

Sources:

• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and fibrosis in young adults