The IT industry is booming, but so is a hidden health crisis—fatty liver disease. Long working hours, lack of movement, irregular eating habits, and stress have put IT professionals at a high risk of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD). A recent study conducted by the University of Hyderabad in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) found that around 84% of IT employees have MAFLD.
Fatty liver occurs when excess fat builds up in the liver, mostly due to poor lifestyle choices and metabolic issues. If left untreated, it can lead to serious conditions like cirrhosis, liver failure, or even liver cancer. But the good news? We can slow down and even reverse the damage with some simple changes.
