Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world but other infections, toxic substances (e.g Alcohol, certain drugs), and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis There are 5 main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types a, b. As we mark world hepatitis day, who calls on governments and partners to urgently accelerate efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat and reduce liver cancer deaths. Hbv and hcv infection can become chronic and cause cirrhosis and liver cancer Data from 187 countries shows that viral hepatitis is a major public health challenge of this decade
An estimated 1.3 million people died from chronic viral hepatitis b and c in 2022 i.e 3500 deaths per day. Hepatitis b is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease This fact sheet provides information about transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and who's work to support prevention and treatment. 重要事实 乙型肝炎（简称“乙肝”）是一种损害肝脏的病毒感染，可引起急性或慢性疾病。 乙肝病毒最常见的传播方式是在出生和分娩期间以及幼儿期由母亲传给孩子，还有就是通过与受感染的伴侣发生性行为时接触血液或其他体液、不安全注射或接触尖锐器具传播。 世卫组织估计，2022年，有2.54. World hepatitis day is observed each year on 28 july to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and liver cancer A liver performs over 500 vital functions every single day to keep us alive, that’s why testing, treating and preventing viral hepatitis is so important
Alcohol, certain drugs), and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis. Selon le rapport 2024 de l’organisation mondiale de la santé (oms) consacré à l’hépatite dans le monde (global hepatitis report 2024), le nombre de décès imputables à l’hépatite virale est en augmentation.
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