What is Hepatits B?
Belize & Hepatitis B
Sypmtoms & Effects
100

Which organ is mainly affected by Hepatitis B?

Liver


100

What is the most common chronic hepatitis in Belize?
 

Hepatitis B.

100

What is yellowing of the skin and eyes calle/

Jaundice

200

Hepatitis B is caused by?

hepatitis B virus

200

How many people out of every 100 in Belize have long-term hepatitis B?

About 1 to 2 people out of every 100.  

200
What long-term serious liver disease can Hepatitis B lead to?

Cirrhosis

300

Which system does Hepatitis B affect?

Digestive system


300

What helps to reduce new hepatitis B infections in Belize, especially in babies?
 

 Vaccination programs.

300
What type of cancer does chronic Hepatitis B lead to?

liver cancer

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