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6d ago

India Launches Public Health Drive to Combat Fatty Liver Epidemic

On World Liver Day 2025, the Indian government urged a 10% reduction in cooking oil use and promoted the 'Food is Medicine' framework to address rising liver disease rates.

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Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Jagat Prakash Nadda (photo:SNS)
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Overview

  • Union Health Minister JP Nadda reiterated Prime Minister Modi's call for a nationwide 10% reduction in cooking oil usage to improve liver health and combat non-communicable diseases.
  • World Liver Day 2025 events included a Liver Health Pledge Ceremony and health camp at Nirman Bhawan, focusing on lifestyle changes and early detection of liver disease.
  • The 'Food is Medicine' campaign highlights the role of nutrition, with experts promoting liver-friendly foods like millets, leafy greens, and healthy fats.
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is emerging as a silent epidemic in India, with prevalence rates between 9% and 32%, mirroring global trends.
  • Health experts recommend liver function tests and ultrasounds for at-risk individuals to enable early detection and prevent complications like heart disease and cancer.