LIVER DISEASES AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Keywords:
Liver disease, Hepatitis, NAFLD, MASLD, Cirrhosis, Vaccination, Diet, Lifestyle, Prevention, Public healthAbstract
This article presents an in-depth analysis of liver diseases, their pathogenesis, risk factors, and effective prevention strategies. The paper covers viral hepatitis, alcohol-related liver injury, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD/MASLD), genetic conditions, and drug-induced liver damage. Preventive measures including vaccination, dietary modification, physical activity, weight management, and safe medication use are discussed in detail, with a strong emphasis on public health and lifestyle interventions.
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