Fatty Liver on the Rise in Young Indians: Is Your Desk Job to Blame?

• Fatty liver disease, once linked to alcohol or older adults, is now common in young professionals, even non-drinkers.
• Long sitting hours, high stress, skipped meals, and sugary snacks in office lifestyles contribute to fat accumulation in the liver.
• Studies show high prevalence among IT professionals, often with obesity, high cholesterol, and sleep disturbances.
• Prolonged sitting slows metabolism, increases fat storage, and boosts insulin resistance, a key driver of fatty liver.
• Early symptoms are subtle (fatigue, abdominal discomfort) and often ignored, allowing the disease to progress silently.