Srinagar, April 20 -- According to medical professionals, one in every three individuals in the valley is now suffering from fatty liver disease, making it a pressing public health issue.

Prof Dr Iqbal Salim called on the public to adopt healthier lifestyles, stressing the need for nutritious diets, avoidance of alcohol and tobacco, and maintaining a happy, stress-free life to protect liver health.

Dr Zahoor, an oncologist, said there is a rapid rise in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more severe form, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

"Fatty liver is closely linked to the consumption of high-calorie, processed foods, combined with a lack of physical activity. These factors contribute to obesity, hypertension, and...