Predictors of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease among middle-aged Iranians

Background: The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing worldwide. Therefore, we sought to determine the most important predictors of NAFLD among middle-aged men and women in Isfahan, Iran. Methods: A total of 413 individuals (163 men and 250 women) aged 30–60 years were selected by stratified random sampling. The participants had safe alcohol consumption habits (