Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said India's liver epidemic and the sharp rise in Type-2 diabetes are part of a larger metabolic nexus.
He indicated that disorders such as fatty liver, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and insulin resistance are interconnected, predisposing one another.
Dr. Singh emphasized that these diseases are now appearing at younger ages, presenting a challenge beyond health that requires a mission-mode national response.
He noted that conditions previously associated with older adults are now increasingly diagnosed in younger populations.
The Minister also pointed out India's unique metabolic profile, which makes the population more vulnerable to these diseases.
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