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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now affecting nearly 25% of adults worldwide, including a rising number of cases in India, making it one of the most common chronic liver conditions globally. Health experts are raising concerns over the increasing trend, especially among urban populations with sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits.During a seminar in Chandigarh, Dr. Naval Kishore from National Times stated that NAFLD is primarily caused by insulin resistance, poor eating habits, and metabolic dysfunction, and is commonly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. “When more than 5–10% of…