Medical Dialogues

WORLD LIVER DAY

19th April 2024
WHAT IS WORLD LIVER DAY?
World Liver Day, observed on April 19th, raises awareness about liver diseases and promotes liver health. It emphasizes preventive measures, lifestyle changes, and timely medical interventions to combat liver ailments, fostering global efforts towards liver disease prevention and management.
WORLD LIVER DAY THEME
The theme for World Liver Day 2024 is “Keep your liver healthy and disease-free.”. This year’s theme emphasises the necessity of regular health check-ups to prevent liver-related disorders.
HISTORY OF WORLD LIVER DAY
The World Health Organisation (WHO) initiated World Liver Day to raise awareness and promote research on liver disease. Established on April 19, 2012, it has gained traction worldwide. Annually, various health institutions organise events to commemorate and support liver health initiatives.
SIGNIFICANCE OF WORLD LIVER DAY SIGNIFICANCE
World Liver Day offers an opportunity to raise awareness of the risk factors for liver disease, which include obesity, viral hepatitis, alcohol consumption, and certain medications. The majority of individuals are ignorant of the fact that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is fairly common and preventable with minor lifestyle adjustments.
People can take the initiative to spread awareness about the significance of a healthy liver by organising awareness campaigns and health checks on this day, which is observed by a number of health organisations and medical experts.
In addition, one can donate to aid people with liver cancer and enhance their quality of life by participating in World Liver Day events and supporting their efforts. Additionally, there are lots of groups that accept donations in support of liver cancer patients.