Why even fit-looking Indians may be at risk of fatty liver

Feb 12, 2026 | 22:06 IST

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A new nationwide study shows nearly four in ten adults in urban India have fatty liver disease linked to metabolic problems such as obesity and diabetes. Often symptomless, the condition is emerging as a major public health concern

Fatty liver disease — long considered a niche concern of liver specialists — is emerging as one of India’s most widespread and least recognised metabolic disorders.

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Why even fit-looking Indians may be at risk of fatty liver

A new nationwide study shows nearly four in ten adults in urban India have fatty liver disease linked to metabolic problems such as obesity and diabetes. Often symptomless, the condition is emerging as a major public health concern

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Why even fit-looking Indians may be at risk of fatty liver

A new nationwide study shows nearly four in ten adults in urban India have fatty liver disease linked to metabolic problems such as obesity and diabetes. Often symptomless, the condition is emerging as a major public health concern

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