ICMR Finds 84% Hyderabad IT Professionals Affected by Fatty Liver Disease

A Shocking Discovery in Hyderabad’s Tech Sector

Well, no one saw this coming—not even the people who live it daily. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) dropped a bombshell this week. It found that over 84% of IT employees in Hyderabad are showing signs of Fatty Liver disease Yes, eighty-four percent. That’s not a typo.

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda addressed the issue in Parliament. His words didn’t soften the blow. “This isn’t minor. It’s an emergency,” he stated firmly.

No, It’s Not Just About Weight

Let’s clear up a myth—fatty liver disease isn’t only for the overweight. In this case, it’s Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD). And it targets people with poor daily habits. Sit for 10 hours? Sleep less? Eat late? You’re in the danger zone, even if you’re slim.

Shocking, right? The study revealed that many affected workers looked healthy. They weren’t obese. But still, fat had silently built up in their livers. Sound familiar?

Why Hyderabad’s Numbers Are Raising Eyebrows

India’s national average for fatty liver sits around 38%. So when Hyderabad’s tech crowd hits 84%, alarm bells go off. That’s more than double. And cities like Pune, Bengaluru, and Gurugram—with similar office culture—might not be far behind.

Doctors have warned about this for years. Long hours, zero breaks, junk food, late-night work cycles—it all adds up. And now, here’s the proof.

Minister Nadda’s Straightforward Message

Minister Nadda didn’t sugarcoat anything. He told companies: fix this now. Offer wellness programs. Give people healthy food. Let them walk, stretch, check their health regularly. “Companies can’t ignore this anymore,” he said.

Honestly, he’s right. Workplaces have to start thinking long-term. After all, if your team gets sick, productivity crashes too.

The Cure Is Simpler Than You Think

Here’s the good part: fatty liver isn’t a life sentence. Caught early, it can be reversed. No expensive pills, no hospital stays. Just change your habits. Walk more, eat better, sleep properly, and hydrate.

Even small things matter. Stretching every hour. Avoiding that sugary midnight snack. Skipping the third coffee. Every little decision counts.

One doctor put it clearly: “The liver forgives—if you stop hurting it.” Powerful, right?

It’s Time to Wake Up

Let’s be real: the tech industry isn’t slowing down. But your body? It might. Hyderabad just got a warning. A loud one. The question now is—will we listen?

This is more than just a health report. It’s a mirror. If you’re in front of a screen all day, this is for you. Because health isn’t optional. And honestly, neither is time.