WORLD HEPATITIS DAY

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY

# World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28 every year, aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis-  a group of infectious diseased known as Hepatitis A, B,C, D and E- and encourage prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

# Hepatitis affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, causing acute and chronic disease and killing close to 1.4 million people every year.

THEME :

* World Hepatitis Day provides an opportunity to focus on actions such as

• Raising awareness of the different forms of hepatitis and how they are transmitted
• strengthening prevention, screening and control of viral hepatitis and its related diseases
• Increasing hepatitis B vaccine coverage and integration into national immunization programmes
• coordination a global response to hepatitis

THEME FOR 2016 :

      " PREVENTING HEPATITIS : ITS UP TO YOU "

HEPATITIS :

              Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The condition can be self - limiting or can progress to fibrosis, cirrhosis or liver cancer.

              Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world but other infections, toxic substances ( alcohol, certain drugs) and auto immune diseases can also cause hepatitis.

TYPES OF HEPATITIS :

# There are 5 unique Viruses are there. Hepatitis A,B,C,D & E. While all cause liver disease and vary in different ways.

# HEPATITIS A :Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is present in the faeces of infected persons and is most often transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food. 

# HEPATITIS B : Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through exposure to infective blood, semen, and other body fluids. 

# HEPATITIS C : Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is mostly transmitted through exposure to infective blood. 

# HEPATITIS D : Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infections occur only in those who are infected with HBV. The dual infection of HDV and HBV can result in a more serious disease and worse outcome. Hepatitis B vaccines provide protection from HDV infection.

# HEPATITIS E : Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is mostly transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food.

TREATMENT :

VACCINES :

# HEPATITIS A vaccine in given to the children at the age of one. 

# Routine Vaccination of all children under 19 is recommended for Hepatitis B vaccine

# Routine Vaccination for Hepatitis B starts as shot on the muscle of new born before discharged from the hospital.

# There is no Special Vaccination for Hepatitis C, D & E.

BEHAVIORAL CHANGES :

#  Maintain Good personal hygiene.
#  Access to Clean water and proper handling of sewage
# Prevention is aimed at screening prior to transfusion.

# As excessive alcohol consumption can lead to hepatitis and cirrhosis , the following are maximal recommendations for alcohol consumption

• Women – ≤ 3 drinks on any given day and ≤ 7drinks per week
• Men – ≤ 4 drinks on any given day and ≤ 14 drinks per week

DIET :

General dietary advice:

• Eat regular, balanced meals
• Maintain healthy calorie intake
• Eat whole-grain cereals, breads, and grains
• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
• Get adequate protein
• Go easy on fatty, salty, and sugary foods
• Drink enough fluids
• Reach and maintain a healthy weight

Cautions:

• Avoid alcohol
• Be careful with dietary supplements