Obesity and Liver Health: Insights from Fortis Hospital Ludhiana Experts

Obesity and Liver Health: Insights from Fortis Hospital Ludhiana Experts 

Addressing the Global Obesity Crisis on World Obesity Day, March 4 

  Ludhiana, March 2024: To mark World Obesity Day (March 4th, 2024) Fortis Hospital Ludhiana highlights the alarming rise in obesity cases, which are leading to an increase in fatty liver disease, diabetes, and heart conditions. Doctors address the growing concern of obesity leading to NCDs, and ways to prevent it. Early intervention and regular check-ups were also the focus of the discussion. Globally, obesity has become an epidemic as it increases the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular illnesses. As per WHO’s recent report, the number of people who die each year from obesity-related causes has almost tripled in the last 20 years accounting for 2.8 million deaths. 

  Dr Saurabh Arora, Consultant - DM Endocrinology, at Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, said, “The growing concern over obesity and its consequent effects on liver health must be addressed. The prevalence of fatty liver disease is rising, and people need to realize that being overweight can have serious consequences on their overall health. Through health awareness programs and easily accessible healthcare interventions, we can work together to counteract this concerning trend.” 

  Dr Jaspreet Singh, Associate Consultant – Endocrinology, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, said, “Obesity is a major health concern that can have very serious consequences on a person’s life and raise the risk of developing other serious NCDs. There is an urgent need to address this. Fortis Healthcare aims to reiterate its commitment to patient centricity, by offering healthy lifestyle choices, and amplifying the message of early intervention.”