What is Viral Hepatitis? Which is a new problem for Indians

Viral hepatitis B remains a problem for India. According to ‘World Health Organization’, 2.9 crore people are suffering from hepatitis B and 0.55 crore people are suffering from hepatitis C. India is the second country in the world with the highest number of hepatitis cases. Many cases are coming to India in the year 2022. 50 thousand cases of hepatitis B were reported. At the same time, 1.4 lakh cases of Hepatitis C have been reported so far. 1.23 lakh people lost their lives due to this disease. Like this disease comes to children through mother. This disease also spreads by sharing blood transfusion or injection. 

What is the difference between hepatitis B and C?

Vomiting in hepatitis B. And symptoms of jaundice appear. In this the infection spreads rapidly. At the same time, the chances of liver damage increase. Whereas in Hepatitis C, both jaundice and fatigue occur. People infected with it are asymptomatic, due to which it is not detected in the beginning. 

Crores of people all over the world are suffering from it.

Hepatitis Due to this, 1.3 million people lose their lives every year. This is equal to deaths due to TB. According to the news published in Indian Express, an estimated 304 million people all over the world are suffering from Hepatitis B and C disease. To stop this matter at the right time, it is necessary that an important step is taken regarding it. 

If we look at the case of India, there are only 2.4 percent cases of Hepatitis B and 28 percent of Hepatitis C. Only a percentage of cases are diagnosed. What is even more worrying is that the treatment coverage is very low. There are very few people taking treatment for Hepatitis B. 

Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.

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