Lancet Report: 4 in 10 Indians Suffer from Fatty Liver Disease, a Silent Epidemic
Lancet Report: 4 in 10 Indians Suffer from Fatty Liver Disease, a Silent Epidemic
- •Lancet report reveals 4 out of 10 Indians suffer from Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), now known as MASLD.
- •A study of 7,764 adults across 27 cities found 39% prevalence of the disease, raising significant health concerns.
- •Most individuals are unaware of their condition due to silent symptoms and lack of detection in routine tests.
- •Poor lifestyle, obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, and high cholesterol are identified as primary causes.
- •Prevention involves a healthy diet, daily exercise, adequate sleep, and an active lifestyle to avoid severe complications like cirrhosis.
