India MASLD Risk Nears 40% as Modern Lifestyles Drive Silent Liver Disease
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Updated · The Times of India · Jun 10
India MASLD Risk Nears 40% as Modern Lifestyles Drive Silent Liver Disease
1 articles · Updated · The Times of India · Jun 10
Summary
A study of more than 7,700 adults across 27 Indian cities found nearly 40% could be affected by MASLD, underscoring how widely fatty liver disease has spread.
Doctors link the rise to sedentary routines, processed foods, sugary drinks, poor sleep, chronic stress, and growing obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, and high cholesterol.
MASLD often develops without obvious symptoms, so many cases are detected only during routine check-ups or unrelated ultrasounds after liver damage has already begun.
Early-stage disease can often be reversed because the liver can regenerate, making timely diagnosis and sustained daily lifestyle changes critical as cases increasingly appear in younger adults and non-drinkers.
This silent disease affects one in three adults. Are your modern habits putting your liver at risk?
Fatty liver disease is now a youth crisis. How can we protect the next generation from this threat?
With new drugs approved for severe fatty liver, is a cure for the silent epidemic finally within reach?
The MASLD Crisis in India: Prevalence, Drivers, and Strategies for Reversal
Overview
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is emerging as a major public health crisis in India, often progressing silently without symptoms, which makes early detection and community screening crucial. Many people remain unaware of their condition until it becomes severe, especially in high-risk groups like IT professionals where lifestyle factors are common. Recent studies reveal that MASLD is widespread, with some regions showing very high prevalence. This silent progression and the increasing number of diagnoses highlight the urgent need for greater awareness and proactive measures to manage and prevent MASLD across the country.