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