New Delhi, March 10 -- justify;">Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is emerging as a significant global health concern, driven by increasing rates of obesity, diabetes and sedentary lifestyles. NAFLD includes a spectrum of liver disorders, from simple hepatic steatosis (fat accumulation in the liver) to its more severe form, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which can lead to fibrosis, cirrhosis and even liver failure.

Recent studies suggest that NAFLD affects approximately 25 percent of the global population, with prevalence rising sharply, particularly among younger individuals due to the growing obesity epidemic. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sumeet Kainth, MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Hepatology), Consultant He...