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Fatty Liver Disease: Fatty Liver Disease On Rise In India; Experts For Awareness

We also published the following articles recentlyWorld Liver Day 2024: Uncovering the key culprits behind rising cases of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseMegha, mid-30s, diagnosed with fatty liver. Maintaining a balanced diet is crucial to prevent liver diseases like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Advancing liver health: World Liver Day 2024 and the fight against liver cancerWorld Liver Day raises awareness about liver health and cancer, stressing prevention, early detection, and innovative treatments for better outcomes and quality of life in affected individuals globally. Lucknow: Experts at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) highlighted the alarming prevalence of fatty liver disease in India On World Liver Day (April 19). He identified "sedentary lifestyle, consumption of junk food, and lack of exercise" as the main reasons for fatty liver disease.

We also published the following articles recently

World Liver Day 2024: Uncovering the key culprits behind rising cases of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Megha, mid-30s, diagnosed with fatty liver. Metabolic syndrome major cause, renamed MASLD. Lifestyle changes essential. Children at risk due to obesity. Medicines control risk factors. Awareness crucial for prevention and treatment of NAFLD.

Tips to keep your liver healthy and disease free

Tips for a healthy liver include clean water, safe blood practices, vaccination, avoiding alcohol, and exercise. Maintaining a balanced diet is crucial to prevent liver diseases like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Advancing liver health: World Liver Day 2024 and the fight against liver cancer

World Liver Day raises awareness about liver health and cancer, stressing prevention, early detection, and innovative treatments for better outcomes and quality of life in affected individuals globally.

Lucknow: Experts at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) highlighted the alarming prevalence of fatty liver disease in India On World Liver Day (April 19). They underlined the importance of awareness and weight loss for managing this condition.Professor RK Dhiman, director and hepatologist at SGPGIMS, said that fatty liver disease is reaching epidemic proportions among the Indian population.He stressed the need for public awareness as "one in three Indians has a fatty liver, often due to unhealthy habits, particularly alcoholism."Professor Amit Goel, faculty in the department of hepatology, underscored the importance of early detection of liver diseases to prevent progression to cirrhosis and liver cancer. He identified "sedentary lifestyle, consumption of junk food, and lack of exercise" as the main reasons for fatty liver disease. He also highlighted "weight loss as the most effective way to control it".Senior dietician Archana also spoke about the dietary and nutritional needs of patients with liver diseases.

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