Traditionally, obesity and its related diseases have been considered a problem in Western
countries. However, in the past two decades, urbanisation in many Asian countries has led
to a sedentary lifestyle and overnutrition, setting the stage for the epidemic of obesity. This
article reviews the epidemiological trend of obesity in Asia, with special emphasis on the
emerging condition of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Currently, the population
prevalence of NAFLD in Asia is around 25%, like many Western countries. While …