Over time, people have shed light on the issues surrounding fatty liver disease. The prevalence of fatty liver disease is increasing in India and across the world. It is estimated that almost 20–30 per cent of the population has fatty liver disease.
Increasing incidence of fatty liver disease in children is another worrisome trend, which brings the attention to diet and lifestyle. There is an increasing incidence of liver cancer among patients with fatty liver as well.
What is fatty liver disease?
It is part of the 'metabolic syndrome' with diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, high cholesterol and others. Fatty liver disease is fully reversible if diagnosed and appropriate measures are instituted in a timely manner.