Fatty Liver Disease May Raise Heart Disease Risk In Overweight, Obese Kids

Pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) raises cardiovascular risk in overweight and obese children. More than 6 million children in the United States have the fatty liver disease. NAFLD is most prevalent in children and adolescents of Hispanic and Asian ethnicity. Researchers suggest all obese children and those with symptoms of metabolic syndrome be screened for NAFLD.