Knowledge Regarding Causes of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Among General Public

Abstract

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the common cause for mortality and morbidity, with global prevalence estimation of 24%, having poor awareness of the disease among the general population, most of them believing liver diseases are caused by alcohol consumption. The present study aim to assess the knowledge and bring awareness of NAFLD in general population, 539 peoples were selected by random sampling, who were attending out-patient department for consultation, the study was conducted at the selected higher level hospital on a fixed day in the week for six months, the study findings revealed the poor knowledge of general population regarding various causes of NAFLD, and recommended the need for educational program to improvise the knowledge of general public so that mortality and morbidity and complication caused due to NAFLD, this will improvise and change the behaviour and perception of general public towards liver diseases and the promotion of healthy behaviour and practice.