WHO, Hepatitis B is considered to be the most common cause of liver-related deaths in the Philippines. The country struggles with an estimated 16% prevalence rate of this deadly disease—which totals to more than 17 million Filipinos who have chronic and deadly liver diseases.
source estimates that around 1 out of 10 Filipinos are carriers of Hepatitis B and other liver diseases, but most of them may not be aware of it until it’s too late. Get to know some of these easy health tips that can help you reduce your risk today.
- within 24 hours of birth and complete it. Any adult who wants to be vaccinated should talk to a health professional to get the vaccine series.
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