Common causes of fatty liver disease include obesity and alcohol consumption. There are numerous risk factors to consider. People who have prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or obesity or those who drink heavily are most at risk. Other risk factors include high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and metabolic disorder. People who are Hispanic and non-Hispanic whites have a higher risk than African Americans. Certain drugs, like cancer drugs and corticosteroids, toxins, and infections, can also increase the risk of developing fatty liver disease.

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