Without efforts to address some causes, including alcohol use and metabolic issues, the researchers warn that cases could nearly double by 2050.

Fatty liver disease, now termed MASLD, is increasingly prevalent, particularly among those with weight issues, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome. Untrea

The majority of liver cancer cases could be prevented by reducing levels of viral hepatitis, alcohol consumption and MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease—previously called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease),