Study of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Maharashtra Population

Abstract

Background: NAFLD has become most prevalent cause of liver disease globally. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and
fibrosis causes increased risk of cardio vascular and liver related deaths.
Method: Patients aged between 25 to 65 were studied. USG, lipid profile, BMI, HbA1C, routine blood exam. Blood
pressure was recorded by sphignomanometer; ECG was recorded if necessary to rule out the grades of NAFLD
with CV diseases.
Results: 19 (21.2%) grade-I, 40 (44.4%) grade-II, 31 (34.4%) grade-III, NAFLD. 54 (60%) had BMI, 22.8 to 23.2 36
(40%) had BMI, 36 (40%) 23.3 to 24.2, 55 (61.1%) were Diabetic, 67 (74.4%) were Hypertensive, 66 (73.3%) were
hyperlipidemic, 25 (27.7%) had IHD, 5 (5.5%) had MI, All patients had significant biochemical profile.
Conclusion: Evaluating the grades of NAFLD by radiological with biochemical laboratory techniques have greater
significance to avoid morbidity and mortality to patients of NAFLD without liver biopsy.