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- Liver diseases contribute to 4% of global deaths, with over 2 million annual deaths from preventable chronic liver issues like fatty liver disease and viral hepatitis B and C.
- The incidence of chronic liver diseases is rising, and their demographic impact is evolving, highlighting the need for greater public health focus.
- Effective strategies include policy changes, vaccinations, screenings, lifestyle adjustments, and the establishment of dedicated hepatology clinics alongside existing services to reduce mortality and improve patient care.
Article Abstract
Globally, liver diseases accounts for 4% of all deaths. Annually, over 2 million deaths occur due to preventable causes of chronic liver diseases and liver cancer like fatty liver diseases (alcoholic or non alcoholic) and viral hepatitis B and C. The burden of chronic liver diseases are increasing, and the epidemiology and demographics of people affected by these diseases are changing. Policy changes, vaccination, screening, lifestyle changes and public health awareness is the key to curb down liver disaeses. To achieve the ultimate goal of reducing mortality and linkage to care for those who need specialized care for liver disease, it is vital to have dedicated preventive hepatology clinics in sync with existing liver or gastroenterology clinics at tertary care level.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10931909 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1536_23 | DOI Listing |
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