A study published in Nature has found that 84% of IT professionals in India suffer from Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD), primarily due to a sedentary lifestyle, prolonged desk work, high stress, inadequate sleep, and shift-based work schedules.
Conducted by researchers from Hyderabad University in collaboration with senior hepatologist Dr. P.N. Rao from AIG Hospital, the study highlights that 71% of IT employees are obese, and 34% have metabolic syndrome, increasing their risk of fatty liver, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Poor dietary habits—such as high-calorie foods, sugary beverages, and lack of physical activity—further worsen the condition.
According to the Mayo Clinic, MAFLD can progress to severe liver complications, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), cirrhosis, and liver cancer. A 2023 study in the Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry also noted its rise as a leading chronic liver disease worldwide, driven by increasing obesity rates.
Experts urge IT professionals to adopt healthier lifestyles, incorporating regular exercise, balanced diets, and stress management to combat the growing health crisis.
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