National Health Administration: Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among Chinese. Prevent fatty liver and protect liver.
According to the 2018 cancer registration data, liver cancer ranks fifth among the top ten cancers in China, with 11,272 cases. In addition, the Ministry of Health and Welfare statistics for 110 years show that 12,035 people died of chronic liver disease, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Among them, chronic liver disease and liver cirrhosis are the tenth leading causes of death in my country, with 4,065 deaths, and liver cancer is the highest. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in my country, with a death toll of 7,970.
People who are overweight or obese increase the risk of fatty liver and liver cancer
2 liver cancers are not caused by hepatitis B and C. Steatohepatitis is one of the pathogenic factors of liver cancer. When the fat in the liver accounts for more than 5% of the total liver weight, it is called fatty liver. The World Cancer Research Fund has pointed out that obesity is related to fatty liver and is closely related to metabolic syndrome, which can lead to liver inflammation or liver damage. Excessive body fat is also one of the causes of many chronic diseases. In addition, the report of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) also pointed out that obesity is a risk factor for cancer, and the probability of developing liver cancer is 1.5-1.8 times higher for overweight people than healthy people.
Fatty liver is a health warning. Although there is no immediate harm, if it does not improve or is not treated for a long time, it may develop into chronic hepatitis, and then develop into liver fibrosis, and eventually lead to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Therefore, the National Health Service reminds the public not to underestimate the impact of fatty liver on health. If you find yourself suffering from fatty liver, please start by developing good living habits, a balanced diet and regular exercise, and receive regular treatment. Only by seeing a doctor, tracking liver index and abdominal ultrasound regularly can we have a healthy liver and life will be full of vitality and color.
Develop good living habits and say goodbye to fatty liver
The common causes of fatty liver can be summarized as poor control of chronic diseases and unhealthy lifestyle, including: obesity, high blood pressure, high blood fat, poor control of diabetes, excessive drinking, sugary drinks or eating refined foods, etc., plus Physical lack of exercise and staying up late.
At present, there is no qualified and effective treatment drug. To reverse fatty liver, cultivating good living habits is the key. The National Health Service calls on the public to “know your own BMI, eat smart, exercise happily, and measure your weight (and waist circumference) every day” to reduce the risk of obesity. The occurrence of chronic liver disease, liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
More information can be downloaded from the Health 99 website of the National Health Administration https://health99.hpa.gov.tw/ (Homepage/Find Textbooks/Multimedia or Manuals).