Orlien, SMS;
Berhe, NB;
Morgan, MY;
Johannessen, A;
(2019)
Khat-related liver disease in sub-Saharan Africa: neglected, yet important.
[Letter].
Lancet Global Health
, 7
(3)
e310.
10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30527-8.
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Abstract
In their Comment, Sandro Vento and colleagues (October, 2018)1 highlight cirrhosis as an important but neglected health issue in sub-Saharan Africa. We endorse their call for greater public awareness of this emerging health issue, for governmental commitment to facilitate pertinent preventative efforts in public health, and for better diagnostic and treatment options. However, we were surprised that they did not mention what is, without a doubt, one of the most important emerging causes of chronic liver disease in this region, namely the recreational use of khat (Catha edulis).
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