India, April 18 -- India is facing a growing but underrecognised liver health crisis. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, NAFLD (Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) affects between 9% and 32% of the population, impacting nearly one in three individuals, and is being recognised as a 'silent epidemic.'

Liver-related medical conditions already contribute to over 66% of total deaths, and rising treatment costs are making them an increasing financial burden.

While India has integrated NAFLD screening into its NP -NCD (National Programme for Prevention & Control of Non-Communicable Diseases) programme, this policy momentum must be complemented by stronger individual-level financial preparedness.

The analysis indicates that ...