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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) can lead to liver fibrosis, which can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure.

Past studies also show there are some environmental risk factors that might increase a person’s risk for liver disease.

A new study reports that a common chemical used in dry cleaning and for certain consumer products may triple a person’s risk for liver fibrosis.

Researchers estimate that about 4% of all deaths globally are caused by liver disease, an umbrella term encompassing any medical issues associated with the liver.

The most common type of liver disease is called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) , which was previously known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD

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