Fatty liver, according to the National Health Mission (NHM), is a condition where excess fat builds up in liver cells unrelated to alcohol use. It often occurs due to obesity, insulin resistance, or metabolic disorders and can lead to liver inflammation, damage, and serious complications if untreated.
Fatty liver disease, especially non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), has a considerable impact on the population. NAFLD affects approximately 25-30% of the world’s population. It is even more prevalent in India, with an estimate that about 30-40% of the general population could be impacted.
