Fatty liver disease
‘Fatty liver disease’ describes conditions characterised by the accumulation of excess fat in the liver. When too much fat is stored in the liver, it can lead to liver scarring, or ‘cirrhosis’. Fatty liver is very common and can affect more than 1 in 3 Australians.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- March 2022
- Last reviewed:
- July 2025