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MASLD Mortality Soars 40% with Common Health Risks

10/5/2025

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High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and low HDL cholesterol raise MASLD mortality by nearly 40%.
MASLD is the most common chronic liver disease, affecting one-third of the population.
The analysis covered 134,000 people from 1988–2018, identifying 21,872 MASLD cases and risk factors.
Each additional risk factor raised mortality by 15%; researchers will study genetic, dietary, and alcohol-use impacts.

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Story summary

High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and low HDL cholesterol raise MASLD mortality by nearly 40%.
MASLD is the most common chronic liver disease, affecting one-third of the population.
The analysis covered 134,000 people from 1988–2018, identifying 21,872 MASLD cases and risk factors.
Each additional risk factor raised mortality by 15%; researchers will study genetic, dietary, and alcohol-use impacts.