Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in adolescentboys and its association with obesity and lifestyle factors in rural Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Context: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterized by hepatic fat accumulation with no apparent aetiology and shows high prevalence among children and adolescents. If left unaddressed causes cirrhosis by adulthood. Initially, considered a liver disease with benign course, however, it is currently known to be a complex disease which involves environmental factors, genetic predisposition and lifestyle changes.