Evaluation of risk factors for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: NAFLD is emerging as an important cause of liver disease in India. It is estimated that 16-32% of general population in India (nearly 120 million) has NAFLD.

Objective: This study aimed to identify the risk factors of NAFLD and to identify the association of lifestyle (dietary and physical activity), genetic, and environmental factors with NAFLD in India.

A Community Trial in Coastal Karnataka using Life Style Modifications to Assess its Impact on Hypertension and Diabetes.

Introduction: In the management of hypertension and diabetes mellitus, a systematic response like modifications in lifestyles is needed along with the medication. The study was conducted to determine the impact of comprehensive lifestyle modifications on hypertension and diabetes and to compare it with that of physical activity alone as a health education intervention.

Materials And Method: A risk factor-based community intervention trial was conducted for one year in 3 villages in coastal Karnataka.