The prevalence and etiology of elevated aminotransferase levels in northeastern Taiwan: A community‐based study

The northeastern coastal regions of Taiwanare a hyperendemic area for hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) infection. We investigated the prevalence of elevated aminotransferase levels and assessed the potential influence of various risk factors among those with elevated levels. We conducted a community‐based study from October 2012 to July 2014. Blood tests included liver biochemistry, glucose, lipids, HBsAg, and anti‐HCV. The degree of...