Did you know that 4.4 million Americans are living with chronic viral hepatitis?

Did you know that 4.4 million Americans are living with chronic viral hepatitis?

Did you know that 4.4 million Americans are living with chronic viral hepatitis?

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) sent this bulletin at 05/01/2013 01:34 PM EDT

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month! Viral hepatitis is often referred to as a silent epidemic, as most people do not know they are infected, increasing the chance they may suffer the consequences of this infection. This is a great time to learn more about whether you are at risk and what you can do to prevent hepatitis.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases provides many easy-to-read publications about viral hepatitis:
What I need to know about Hepatitis AWhat I need to know about Hepatitis A (Spanish)What I need to know about Hepatitis BWhat I need to know about Hepatitis B (Spanish)What I need to know about Hepatitis C What I need to know about Hepatitis C (Spanish)Hepatitis B: What Asian and Pacific Islander Americans Need to KnowHepatitis B: What Asian and Pacific Islander Americans Need to Know (Chinese)Hepatitis B: What Asian and Pacific Islander Americans Need to Know (Korean)Hepatitis B: What Asian and Pacific Islander Americans Need to Know (Tagalog)Hepatitis B: What Asian and Pacific Islander Americans Need to Know (Vietnamese)Viral Hepatitis: A through E and Beyond

Free copies of each of the above publications can be ordered through the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.

Under the Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis, federal partners from across the U.S. Government have worked together to compile both patient and health care provider education materials on viral hepatitis. You can view and download these materials at the National Prevention Information Network by clicking here.