Obesity: The Leading Cause of NAFLD and the Most Urgent Threat to Public Health Today

On May 15, 2024, American Liver Foundation held a Congressional briefing on obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Speakers discussed current dynamics around obesity and liver disease as the prevalence of liver disease is increasing nationwide in parallel with the obesity epidemic. This briefing addressed the potential for dual benefit from obesity-reduction efforts in confronting this public health threat affecting nearly 100 million Americans.

Timestamps:
0:14 - Introduction by ALF CEO Lorraine Stiehl
7:33 - Keystone presentation by Meena Bansal, MD of Mount Sinai
21:03 - David Frank, ALF Board Member shares a caregivers prospective
29:12 - Susan Avallone, RN, and Liver Life Advocate shares her patient experience

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