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Gender-specific prevalence of chronic liver disease
| Type of disease | 1998–2001 | 2016–2017 |
|---|---|---|
| NAFLD | ||
| Male | 18.7 | 23.7 |
| Female | 18.6 | 19.3 |
| Alcohol-related liver disease | ||
| Male | 7.5 | 12.3 |
| Female | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Chronic hepatitis B | ||
| Male | 5.7 | 3.5 |
| Female | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Chronic hepatitis C | ||
| Male | NA | 0.4 |
| Female | NA | 0.2 |
Values are presented as weighted percentages.
NAFLD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
