Steatotic liver disease in Latin America: current views and perspectives.

Latin America faces a high and rising burden of steatotic liver disease driven by obesity, alcohol use, and genetic factors, with significant health system challenges.

• Why it matters: Addressing this burden is crucial because the region's health systems are ill-equipped for early detection and management, risking increased morbidity and mortality.
• What they did: The review synthesizes epidemiological data, highlights research gaps, and emphasizes the need for prevention, harm reduction, and health system improvements, including public policy actions.
• The result: Implementing targeted strategies could reduce disease progression and improve outcomes, helping Latin America better manage the growing SLD epidemic.