World Liver Day: Dr. Harshal Rajekar on NAFLD Rise

Dr. Harshal Rajekar, Hepatobiliary, GI, and Liver Transplant Surgeon in Baner, Pune, emphasizes that liver damage is no longer limited to alcohol consumption—modern lifestyle factors like poor diet, obesity, diabetes, and lack of exercise have led to a sharp rise in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), now affecting up to 40% of the population. On the occasion of World Liver Day, he highlights the theme “Food is Medicine,” urging people to adopt a nutritious, fiber-rich diet, maintain a healthy weight, and undergo regular liver function tests to prevent liver scarring, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer.