World Hepatitis Day

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2021 Date	July 28, 2021
2022 Date	July 28, 2022

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World Hepatitis Day in 2021

Wednesday, Jul 28

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World Hepatitis Day History

World Hepatitis Day seeks to raise awareness for the spectrum of Hepatitis diseases. Hepatitis causes inflammation of liver cells. There are five main types of hepatitis, A, B, C, D and E. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), about 1.2 million people in the United States and about 350 million people worldwide have hepatitis B. World Hepatitis Day was established in 2004 by European and Middle Eastern patient groups. It is observed annually on July 28th.

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July 28th is World Hepatitis Day! As Hepatitis C (HCV) rates steadily climb, AFH wants to raise awareness about viral hepatitis. HCV spreads the same ways as HIV, and people with HIV are often also affected by chronic viral hepatitis. Be sure to get tested to know your status! https://t.co/7zKubsZwRW
— AIDS Foundation Houston (@AFHoustonTX) July 28, 2021

JULY 28 is WORLD HEPATITIS DAY, Share, like, spread and educate yourself and those around you. Physical health is just as important and it’s important we’re constantly checking in on ourselves and those around us. 🙏🏽💚🌎 . . . 🌎: https://t.co/4rY7JxOZRH . . . . . . . . https://t.co/s2PytCLWVC
— Org. Helping The World 🌎💚 (@ohtworg) July 28, 2021

During World Hepatitis Day (Jul 28, 2021), we congratulate Dr. Scott P Kenney [spk151] of Ohio State University -- Recognized as an Expertscape Expert in Hepatitis E virus. https://t.co/f18jXyEvkP https://t.co/ha4uIUOCP4
— Expertscape DailyExperts (@Daily_Experts) July 28, 2021

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Updated 03:34World Hepatitis Day // Hepatitis can't wait// Dr Pradeep Chauhan, Senior Medical Specialist, Sagar

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On World Hepatitis Day, WHO calls to eliminate disease by 2030

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World Hepatitis Day 2021 Platforms a Crisis that "Can't Wait"

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WORLD HEPATITIS DAY JULY 28

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World Hepatitis Day Facts

The theme for World Hepatitis Day in 2021 was Hepatitis Can't Wait.
According to worldhepatitisday.org, 290 million people around the world are living with viral hepatitis, unaware.
Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by consuming contaminated food or water or coming into contact with an infected person's feces.
Hepatitis B is a sexually transmitted disease. It is transmitted through exposure to infected blood or bodily fluids.

World Hepatitis Day Top Events and Things to Do

Get tested for Hepatitis. Many people have it but go undiagnosed.
Watch Hepatitis Country, a documentary about people with hepatitis. It showcases people who have recovered from it and people fighting to prevent it.
Donate to help raise awareness about hepatitis.