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Epidemiology Studies

What is Epidemiology?

Epidemiology is defined as the branch of medical science that deals with the incidence, distribution, determinant/characteristics and control of a disease in a population. Epidemiologic studies are the foundation for disease control and prevention through tracking the prevalence of the disease, characterizing the natural history, and identifying determinants or causes of the disease. . It defines risk factors for a disease and targets for preventive medicine. Our objective is to provide clinicians with a summary of the most recent epidemiologic evidence on NAFLD. 

Rancho Bernardo Study

REVEAL Cohort from Taiwan

NASH CRN Studies

Genetic Epidemiology