Table of hepatitis B patients worldwide

Table of hepatitis B patients worldwide

In million China 120.0 India 48.0 Indonesia 11.6 Republic of Philippines 7.6 Korea 3.5 Japan 1.3 Hong Kong 0.7 Singapore 0.03 Australia 0.2

Source: WHO, 2003

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Quick Facts on Hepatitis C

1. Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by hepatitis C virus 2. Almost all people with hepatitis C are infected through direct contact with infected blood 3. The majority of patients experience few symptoms throughout the disease 4. Hepatitis C is a disease that progress over many years and can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure

Common symptoms of hepatitis C:

1. Fatigue 2. Anxiety or depression 3. Tenderness on the right side of the abdomen 4. Loss of appetite 5. Jaundice 6. Nausea and vomiting 7. Muscle and joint pain

Source: Roche

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Functions of the liver

1. Makes protein needed fo blood clotting

2. Stores vitamin, iron and glycogen

3. Metabolizer sugar, protein and fat to produce energy

4. Removes waste products and filters toxic substances from blood

Source : Roche