Chandigarh, June 10 -- Fatty liver disease in children is emerging as a significant public health concern, warned Dr Sadhna Lal, head of paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology, at an awareness programme held to observe World Fatty Liver Day. Drawing attention to the increasing prevalence of fatty liver disease, especially in urban settings, Dr Lal noted that the condition may affect nearly one in four obese children.

Although it often remains symptomless in the early stages, it can be an early warning sign for serious metabolic and cardiovascular diseases later in life, added Dr Sadhna.

The division of paediatric gastroenterology & hepatology of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) observed Global F...