1/4 of the population has fatty liver! Eating "two kinds of foods" is most likely to cause liver inflammation
One in four people in Asia has fatty liver, which may lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer
Death statistics from the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2020 show that 11,737 people died from chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and liver cancer. Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis were the 10th leading cause of death in Taiwan, with 3,964 deaths and liver cancer. It ranks second among the leading causes of cancer death in Taiwan, with a death toll of 7,773. Liver-related lesions have no obvious symptoms in the early stages and are silent killers that cannot be ignored. The related causes of death and incidence rate are among the top. People must not take it lightly.
Foreign studies have pointed out that the higher the body mass index (BMI) value, the higher the chance of suffering from fatty liver. It is estimated that about a quarter of the world’s population has fatty liver, and about 27.4% of people in Asia suffer from fatty liver. It is estimated that by 2030, the incidence of steatohepatitis in the United States will increase by 63%, leading to an increase in the incidence of liver cirrhosis. 168% and the number of liver-related deaths increased by 178%, resulting in an estimated 800,000 liver-related deaths.
Obesity is the main cause of fatty liver. Eating these two foods is the most dangerous.
Since obesity is one of the important factors for developing fatty liver, in order to protect liver health, the National Health Department recommends that Taiwanese should start from the source and reduce obesity by developing a healthy lifestyle and controlling their weight to reduce the occurrence of fatty liver. .
Fatty liver is the most common liver disease in Taiwan after hepatitis B and C. According to the 2018 cancer registration data, 24.3% of liver cancers are related to steatohepatitis. The causative mechanism turns to fatty liver, steatohepatitis, and progresses to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Most people often ignore the impact of fatty liver on the body, resulting in an increased risk of cancer. Avoiding the occurrence of fatty liver is an important key to blocking liver cancer; if you already have fatty liver problems, you should follow the doctor’s advice, seek medical treatment regularly, and have regular examinations.
Common causes of fatty liver include: obesity, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, excessive drinking, poor diabetes control, etc. The above factors can be summarized as lifestyle and chronic disease control. Because fatty liver has no symptoms and is difficult to detect, Taiwanese people’s lifestyle changes, such as liking sugary drinks, high-fat foods, and sitting for long periods of time without exercise, lead to weight gain and even health problems such as fatty liver. In addition, strengthening the medication compliance of patients with chronic diseases can also avoid the occurrence of fatty liver.
There is no specific medicine to treat fatty liver, 4 tips to control weight and prevent fatty liver
There is currently no effective treatment for fatty liver. Research shows that the most effective treatment is to develop a regular lifestyle or lose weight. Four tips are recommended for weight loss:
Understand BMI: The BMI calculation formula is [weight (kg)/height 2 (meters)]. Individuals can calculate their daily caloric intake based on BMI.
Eat smart: Eat more vegetables, whole grains, drink more boiled water, reduce sugary drinks, and develop balanced eating habits.
Happy exercise: If overweight or obese people can reduce their daily caloric intake by 300 calories and increase physical activity and consume an additional 200 calories, they can lose about 0.5 kilograms per week. In addition to losing weight, exercise can also prevent weight gain. At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity regular exercise per week.
Weigh yourself every day: Monitor your weight changes at any time.
If people find that they are suffering from steatohepatitis, they must not believe in folk remedies and please receive regular treatment. It is recommended to regularly track liver index and abdominal ultrasound to avoid the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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