Scientists from the Ordu Medical University in Central Southern University and China showed that loneliness and social insulation significantly increased the risk of developing non -alcoholic fatty liver (NAZBP). The results of the work published HEALTH DATA Science (HDS) magazine.
The researchers analyzed the data of 400 volunteers provided by the British Bio -Bank, a large storage of human biological examples. Scientists examined information about the lifestyle and physical health of the participants. The evaluation of social ties and the emotional status of the participants were also taken into consideration.
The results showed that the risk of loneliness has increased the risk of Nazbp by 22%and social isolation – increased by 13%regardless of traditional risk factors such as obesity, diabetes and bad habits. At the same time, such a relationship is protected among all volunteers regardless of gender and age.
In the case of NABP, liver cells (hepatocytes) are filled with fat (lipids), functionally becomes inactive and increases in size. The disease is characterized by a simple fat drop accumulation in liver tissue (Steatosis) to significant inflammation (non -alcohol Steatogepatitis).
Scientists have argued that an unhealthy lifestyle, depression and inflammatory reactions may be under the connection between NAZBP and loneliness. In particular, obesity, smoking and irregular physical activity (socially isolated habits in people) can determine 30% of the risk -related risk associated with loneliness and depression -33%.
Previously, scientists learnedWhich alcoholics are more likely to develop liver diseases.
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Source: Gazeta
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