Liver diseases: Perspective from the Philippines.

Ann Hepatol

Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila, Philippines. Electronic address:

Published: May 2023

AI Article Synopsis

  • Liver diseases significantly contribute to health problems and deaths in the Philippines, with a notable rate of 27.3 cases per 1000 deaths.
  • The review covers various liver conditions, including hepatitis B and C, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcohol-related liver issues, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, highlighting the challenges in accurately assessing their impact due to limited data.
  • To effectively address liver disease, the country needs improved surveillance, tailored clinical guidelines, and collaboration among various sectors and stakeholders.

Article Abstract

Liver diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. In the Philippines, a lower middle-income country in Southeast Asia, liver diseases accounted for 27.3 cases per 1000 deaths. In this review, we discussed the prevalence, risk factors, and management of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and other viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcohol-associated liver disease, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The true burden of liver disease in the Philippines is likely underestimated due to limited epidemiological studies. Thus, surveillance of liver disease should be strengthened. Clinical practice guidelines tailored to the local needs of the country have been developed for important liver diseases. Multisectoral cooperation among different stakeholders is needed to manage the burden of liver disease in the Philippines.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aohep.2023.101085DOI Listing

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