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Cluster analysis of diet and lifestyle factors associated with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: findings from Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study.

Jong Hee Lee, Ha-Eun Ryu, Taehwa Han, Byoungjin Park, Seok-Jae Heo, Yu-Jin Kwon

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Jong Hee LeeDepartment of Family Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yongin, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-2625-0687
Ha-Eun RyuDepartment of Family Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
Taehwa HanIntegrative Research Center for Cerebrovascular and Cardiovascular Diseases, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Byoungjin ParkDepartment of Family Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
Seok-Jae HeoBiostatistics Collaboration Unit, Department of Biomedical Systems Informatics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea. sjheo@yuhs.ac.ORCID 0000-0002-8764-7995
Yu-Jin KwonDepartment of Family Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yongin, Republic of Korea. digda3@yuhs.ac.ORCID 0000-0002-9021-3856

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Korea Institute of Planning and Evaluation for Technology in Food, Agriculture and Forestry 321030051HD030
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purposeAs the global prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) continues to increase, its early detection is crucial. We investigated the combined effects of various factors on MASLD development to enhance the understanding of individuals at high risk of MASLD.

methodsA total of 4670 participants from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study were included. Cluster analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression were conducted to identify distinct risk factor clusters and evaluate their association with MASLD incidence.

resultsFour clusters were identified based on lifestyle characteristics: Cluster 1 (LA)-low activity, Cluster 2 (HPF)-lowest carbohydrate intake with high protein and fat intake, Cluster 3 (HC)-highest carbohydrate intake with low protein and fat intake, and Cluster 4 (ASC)-highest alcohol consumption and smoking levels. Cluster 4 (ASC) exhibited the highest cumulative incidence of MASLD, followed by Cluster 3 (HC). Compared to Clusters 1, 2, and 3, Cluster 4 (ASC) had significantly higher hazard ratios (HRs) for MASLD incidence (HR: 1.35 [95% confidence interval {CI}: 1.19-1.53]; p < 0.001, HR: 1.31 [95% CI: 1.14-1.50]; p < 0.001, and HR: 1.22 [95% CI: 1.07-1.38]; p = 0.002, respectively).

conclusionClusters exhibiting various risk factor phenotypes were identified, and smoking, alcohol consumption, and carbohydrate intake were significantly associated with a higher risk of MASLD. Our findings support the importance of early screening and personalized approaches for individuals at high risk of MASLD.

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DietFatty LiverLife StyleAdultAgedAlcohol DrinkingCluster AnalysisFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedRepublic of KoreaRisk FactorsCluster analysisDietLifestyleMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

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