Liver Disease General Information

Some types of liver disease can be prevented. For example, through maintaining a healthy weight, reducing how much alcohol a person drinks or taking measures to prevent getting a virus such as hepatitis B or hepatitis C.

Key Facts and Figures from The British Liver Trust:

• 9 out of 10 cases of liver disease could be prevented
• In the UK there are over 10,000 deaths each year due to liver disease
• Liver disease can be linked with deprivation and inequality
• In England and Scotland premature liver disease deaths are 4 x higher in most deprived areas compared with least deprived areas
• More men than women die from liver disease
• The average age of death from liver disease in England in 2022 was 61 for men and 62 for women
• People with liver disease can often experience stigma, which can prevent some people from accessing medical care
• Alcohol, viral hepatitis, and being overweight are major causes of liver disease

Follow this link to learn more about the facts and figures for liver disease from The British Liver Trust: Liver disease in numbers – key facts and statistics – British Liver Trust