India Leads Global Fight Against Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with New Guidelines

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has become a significant public health concern, with 1-3 out of 10 people affected. India has released revised guidelines and training modules to tackle the issue, advocating early detection, lifestyle modification, and integrated care strategies. This move aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge to manage NAFLD effectively.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is swiftly emerging as a significant public health issue, impacting one to three out of every ten people, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra announced on Friday.

In releasing the revised Operational Guidelines and Training Module for NAFLD, Chandra noted that India has taken the lead in recognizing it as a major non-communicable disease (NCD).

'NAFLD is rapidly emerging as a major public health concern, closely linked with metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Out of 10, one to three people can have NAFLD, highlighting the disease's impact,' Chandra stated.

(With inputs from agencies.)