Alcoholic liver disease risk factors

The most potent risk factor in the development of alcoholic liver disease is alcohol consumption. Other risk factors include female gender, hispanic ethnicity, and genetic factors.

The most potent risk factor in the development of alcoholic liver disease is the quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption. Other risk factors include gender, age, and genetic factors.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]}

• Common risk factors in the development of alcoholic liver disease include:^{[9][10][11][12][13]}
  • Female gender
  • Hispanic ethnicity
  • Obesity
  • Genetic factors

• Less common risk factors in the development of alcoholic liver disease include:
  • Age
  • Co-existing chronic viral hepatitis
  • Iron overload
  • Smoking

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