What is World Hepatitis Day?

July 28th every year is World Hepatitis Day established by the World Health Organization (WHO). The establishment of this day aims to raise global public awareness of hepatitis, strengthen hepatitis prevention and control work, and jointly fight against hepatitis as a global public health challenge.

Types and Symptoms of Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a type of liver inflammation that can be caused by various factors such as viruses, drugs, alcohol, etc. According to the cause, hepatitis can be divided into viral hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, drug-induced hepatitis, etc. Among them, viral hepatitis is the most common type, mainly including five types: A, B, C, D, and E. The symptoms of hepatitis are diverse, and in the early stages, they may only manifest as fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, and so on. As the condition progresses, symptoms such as jaundice, liver pain, and fever may appear. If you have these symptoms, you should seek medical examination in a timely manner to avoid delaying treatment.

The hazards and prevention of hepatitis
Hepatitis not only affects the normal function of the liver, but may also lead to serious diseases such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. In addition, hepatitis is also contagious and can be transmitted through blood, sexual contact, mother to child, and other routes. Therefore, preventing hepatitis is crucial.
The main methods for preventing hepatitis include:
1. Vaccination: Getting vaccinated against hepatitis is an effective way to prevent viral hepatitis. China has implemented the policy of free vaccination of hepatitis B vaccine, which has greatly improved the vaccination rate of hepatitis B vaccine.
2. Avoid high-risk behaviors: Avoid sharing personal items such as syringes and toothbrushes with others, and avoid unclean sexual behavior to reduce the risk of infection.
3. Abstinence from alcohol and medication: Long term heavy drinking and drug abuse may lead to alcoholic hepatitis and drug-induced hepatitis. Therefore, it is important to maintain good lifestyle habits and avoid excessive drinking and drug abuse.
4. Healthy diet: Maintaining a balanced diet and consuming foods rich in vitamins and minerals can help protect liver health.
Pay attention to hepatitis and protect health together

World Hepatitis Day is an important day to remind us to pay attention to hepatitis. Let us work together to raise awareness of hepatitis prevention, strengthen hepatitis prevention and control work, and contribute to safeguarding human health. Let’s start from now on, from myself, care for the liver, care for health!