Combinative analysis of factors influence serum alanine aminotransferase activity in adult male population from southern China

Abnormal alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity is indicative of liver disease even a burden of overall health. We assessed the factors associated with ALT activity and their internal relationships in a male population from southern China. Data of physical examinations, laboratory tests, hepatic ultrasounds and standardized questionnaire were collected from 2119 males participating in a population-based survey from September 2009 to December...