{"id":299668,"date":"2024-06-13T19:28:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T13:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=299668"},"modified":"2024-06-13T19:28:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T13:58:22","slug":"rising-issue-of-metabolic-dysfunction-associated-steatotic-liver-disease-masld","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/rising-issue-of-metabolic-dysfunction-associated-steatotic-liver-disease-masld\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising issue of Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source<\/strong>: The post rising issue of Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has been created, based on the article \u201cTackling the fatty liver disease epidemic<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu<\/strong>\u201d on 13th June 2024<\/p>\n

UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS Paper 2<\/strong>-Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector\/Services relating to Health<\/p>\n

Context<\/strong>: The article discusses the theme for International Fatty Liver Day, “Act Now, Screen Today<\/strong>” It highlights the rising issue of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, now called Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). It emphasizes the importance of early screening and personalized health checks to detect and manage liver disease before it progresses to severe stages.<\/p>\n

For detailed information on Global Hepatitis Report 2024<\/strong> read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n

What is the current status of fatty liver disease in India?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Prevalence<\/strong>: MASLD affects 25-30% of people globally. In India, 38.6% of adults and 36% of obese children have fatty liver.<\/li>\n
  2. Linked Conditions<\/strong>: High rates of MASLD are found in those with diabetes (55.5%-59.7%), obesity (64.6%-95%), and severe metabolic syndrome (73%).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What is Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Definition: <\/strong>Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a reclassified name for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.It is linked to metabolic health, cardiac health, and cancer risk.<\/p>\n

    Reasons<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. a) MASLD is closely associated with metabolic syndrome, including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and abnormal cholesterol levels.<\/li>\n
    2. b) High carbohydrate intake, especially refined carbs and sugars, leads to high insulin levels.<\/li>\n
    3. c) Persistent high insulin levels cause insulin resistance, converting excess glucose into fatty acids stored in the liver.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      What should be done?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      1. Prioritize Early Screening:<\/strong> Early detection through comprehensive health screenings is crucial to prevent advanced liver disease.<\/li>\n
      2. Incorporate Advanced Testing:<\/strong> Use tools like vibration-controlled transient elastography for early detection of liver fibrosis, as it non-invasively measures liver stiffness, crucial for managing liver health effectively.<\/li>\n
      3. Customize Health Checks:<\/strong> Personalize screening frequency and tests based on individual risk factors such as family history and lifestyle, recognizing the diversity in non-communicable disease presentation.<\/li>\n
      4. Promote Lifestyle Adjustments:<\/strong> Encourage dietary modifications, regular physical activity, and effective weight management to mitigate liver disease risks, considering the high prevalence of MASLD in obese individuals (64.6%-95%).<\/li>\n
      5. Educate on the Importance of Screening:<\/strong> Increase awareness that early stages of liver disease often present no symptoms, emphasizing the importance of regular health checks for early intervention.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Question for practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        What is the significance of early screening and personalized health checks in detecting and managing Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Source: The post rising issue of Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has been created, based on the article \u201cTackling the fatty liver disease epidemic\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu\u201d on 13th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector\/Services relating to Health Context: The article discusses the… Continue reading Rising issue of Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1230,9],"tags":[300,212,10498],"class_list":["post-299668","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","category-public","tag-governance","tag-gs-paper-2","tag-the-hindu","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299668","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=299668"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299668\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=299668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=299668"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=299668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}