On the first day of the Healthy Liver Mission, launched to screen for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), 2,191 individuals were examined. The campaign targets citizens above 30 years, measuring height, weight, and waist circumference to identify potential NAFLD cases, with data recorded for further medical evaluation. The initiative aims to raise awareness, promote early detection, treatment, and prevention of liver-related diseases. Field health workers conducted initial screenings, calculating BMI, C-BAC scores, and waist measurements. Individuals with a BMI over 23, waist circumference exceeding 80 cm for women or 90 cm for men, were referred to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs or nearby health facilities.

 

Of 1,978 BMI screenings, 565 individuals had elevated BMI. Among 867 men, 211 had waist measurements above the threshold, while 407 of 1,324 women exceeded the set criteria. The mission includes risk factor identification, liver health awareness, referral and follow-up for suspected and confirmed cases, and training for doctors and health workers. Suspected cases receive further tests, alongside advice on consuming nutritious home-cooked meals and avoiding alcohol and smoking to maintain liver health. Bhopal’s Chief Medical and Health Officer, Dr. Prabhakar Tiwari, stated that NAFLD is emerging as a major public health issue linked to obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome. Timely detection and management can significantly reduce associated risks, he emphasised.