Sunday, October 3, 2010

October is Liver Awareness Month


October is Liver Awareness Month
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The liver is a vital organ – no one can survive without it, but it is a silent organ because it can be damaged without sending any signals or symptoms. Hence, many people live with liver disease for a long time without ever knowing it.
Liver disease is caused by:
Genetics
Viruses
Unhealthy lifestyle choices
Medicines and toxic chemicals
Liver disease affects individuals of all ages including babies and children, people of all ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Many forms of liver disease are preventable, and many more if detected early can be treated effectively. That is why the American Liver Foundation is committed to providing support and resources for liver disease patients, educating the general public about liver health and funding important research to ultimately end liver disease.
Spread the word about liver wellness, and pledge to treat your liver well through the month of October and beyond.
Send this page to your friends and family
Get the facts
The statistics on the prevalence of liver disease in the United States are startling.
More than 30 million people in the U.S. have liver disease – or 1 in 10 Americans.
Liver diseases such as hepatitis C, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and liver cancer are on the rise
Up to 25% of Americans may have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Four million Americans are infected with hepatitis C and more than 1 million Americans are infected with hepatitis B
Approximately 15,000 children are hospitalized every year with pediatric liver disease or disorders
Prevention is essential to stop the rise of liver disease! In conjunction with Liver Awareness month, the American Liver Foundation is calling on you to join us in our prevention and awareness efforts!

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