World Hepatitis Day 2021

Exclusive: Gilory to Ginger - Food items that help manage Hepatitis according to Ayurveda

 According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), in India by 2020, about 4 crore people were chronically infected with hepatitis B, and 60 lakh to 1.2 crore people were chronically infected with hepatitis C. In the world, a person dies every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness.

Jul 28, 2021, 15:42 PM IST

World Hepatitis Day 2021: Raising awareness to encourage prevention, diagnosis, treatment

Hepatitis, which causes inflammation in the liver, is a group of infectious diseases known as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis is commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are several risk factors for hepatitis, such as excessive consumption of alcohol, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions. The World Health Organization has identified Hepatitis as a major health concern for India.

Jul 28, 2021, 10:33 AM IST