- Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer 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
- Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a variety of infectious viruses and non-infectious agents leading to a range of health problems, including
- Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer 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
- Global hepatitis report 2024 - World Health Organization (WHO)
<p>This is the first consolidated WHO report on viral hepatitis epidemiology, service coverage and product access, with improved data for action This report presents the latest estimates on the disease burden and the coverage of essential viral hepatitis services from 187 countries across the world <br>The report also updates progress made since 2019 in improving access to health products for
- Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Hepatitis B and C can also be transmitted through sexual contact, although this is less common with hepatitis C Symptoms include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain
- Hepatitis A - World Health Organization (WHO)
Hepatitis A: WHO fact sheet on hepatitis A provides key facts, transmission, who is at risk, treatment, prevention, immunization, WHO response
- World Hepatitis Day 2025 | Key messages
1 Hepatitis is a leading cause of liver cancer – and a growing global killer Chronic viral hepatitis causes 1 3 million deaths every year, mostly from liver cancer and cirrhosis That's 3500 deaths every single day – on par with tuberculosis Hepatitis B and C are spreading silently, with 6000 new infections daily Despite being preventable and treatable, the disease burden continues to
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