New Delhi, March 9 -- justify;">Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where fat builds up in the liver in people who drink little to no alcohol. The prevalence of NAFLD among the general population in India ranges from 9% to 53%.

A lower prevalence is seen in people with rural backgrounds. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rajesh Battina, Consultant - Gastroenterology at Manipal Hospital in Vijayawada, shared, "In urban areas, prevalence is rising as high as 50%, thanks to easy access to calorie-dense food and sedentary lifestyles, together with the modern epidemics of diabetes, obesity and increased abdominal girth (central obesity). Further worrisome are recent data showing a high prevalence of NAFLD in obese Ind...