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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Liver Enzyme Abnormalities Among Bangladeshi Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Fatehatun Noor, Nusrat Jahan Shorovi, Sneha Sarwar, Tasmim Fahima Ahmad, Nisarga Bahar, Md Musharraf Ashraf, Md Ruhul Amin, Abu Ahmed Shamim, Johora Khatun Rima, M Akhtaruzzaman

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Fatehatun NoorDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, BGD.
Nusrat Jahan ShoroviInstitute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, BGD.
Sneha SarwarInstitute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, BGD.
Tasmim Fahima AhmadDepartment of Life Sciences, School of Environment and Life Sciences, Independent University, Bangladesh, Dhaka, BGD.
Nisarga BaharInstitute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, BGD.
Md Musharraf AshrafDepartment of Life Sciences, School of Environment and Life Sciences, Independent University, Bangladesh, Dhaka, BGD.
Md Ruhul AminInstitute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, BGD.
Abu Ahmed ShamimCenter for Noncommunicable Diseases and Nutrition, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka, BGD.
Johora Khatun RimaInstitute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, BGD.
M AkhtaruzzamanInstitute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, BGD.

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Abstract

Background Liver enzyme abnormalities can indicate underlying liver health issues and are influenced by various factors. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of liver enzyme abnormalities and their associated factors among nonpregnant and nonlactating (NPNL) women in Bangladesh. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted among 251 NPNL Bangladeshi women. Data on demographic, socioeconomic, and health-related variables were collected. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the association between liver enzyme abnormalities and associated factors. Results The prevalence of liver enzyme abnormalities among participants was determined, with associated factors such as age, body mass index (BMI), monthly income, and food security status examined. Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels were observed in 54 (21.5%) and 47 (18.7%) of participants, respectively, with 116 (46.2%) exhibiting an AST/ALT ratio exceeding 1.00. Food insecurity was significantly associated with a higher prevalence of elevated ALT levels (24.4% vs. 8.7%,

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alanine aminotransferase (alt)aspartate aminotransferase (ast)bangladeshbody mass index (bmi)non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (nafld)non-pregnant and non-lactating (npnl) women

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