The policy statements are designed to influence and determine decisions and actions within the scope of coverage. The EASL Policy Statements are related to the burden of liver disease in Europe. They aim to describe the epidemiology and analysis of risk factors to identify the best public health interventions that could impact these risk factors to reduce the burden of liver disease.
Stigma and discrimination fuel health disparities and worsen outcomes for individuals with liver disease. To address these challenges, we must shift the focus from individual blame to the broader social determinants of health. Learning from successful approaches in HIV, mental health, diabetes, and cancer, we must implement targeted interventions that reduce stigma, expand healthcare access, and promote equity.
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