Hepatitis Awareness Month in July plays a crucial role in educating the public about viral hepatitis, a group of infectious diseases (hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E) that affect millions worldwide. This awareness month aims to:
- Raise Awareness: By highlighting the prevalence and risks associated with hepatitis, awareness campaigns encourage people to learn about prevention, testing, and treatment options [6].
- Promote Testing and Vaccination: Encouraging hepatitis testing and vaccination helps prevent the spread of the disease, particularly hepatitis A and B [2].
- Support Those Affected: For individuals living with chronic hepatitis, awareness initiatives provide resources and support networks to manage their condition [3].
- Advocate for Public Health Policies: Advocacy efforts during this month aim to influence policies that improve access to hepatitis prevention, care, and treatment [4].
- careoneseniorcare.com - July Is International Hepatitis Awareness Month
- hhs.gov - Hepatitis Awareness Month and Days ...
- hepb.org - Hepatitis Awareness Month Archives
- liverfoundation.org - Hepatitis Awareness Month
- mydoctortampa.com - World Hepatitis Day (July 28): Raising Awareness
- dhs.gov - Hepatitis Awareness