EASL has published several reports on liver disease in Europe and is commissioning work on future publications.
EASL contributed to the White paper drawing attention to cancer-related complications and comorbidities related to alcohol consumption infectious diseases. Download the summary version. Download the full version.
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On the occasion of the European Week Against Cancer and World No Tobacco Day, the European Chronic Disease Alliance (ECDA) reiterates its support for the prevention targets and measures set out in Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan; and outlines how important it is to implement actions towards their achievement without delay. Download the full version.
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This policy statement is intended for the general public, affected communities, and policymakers. In parallel, intended for healthcare professionals, an article titled “EASL position paper on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in people with chronic liver diseases, hepatobiliary cancer and liver transplant recipients” was published, 6 February 2021, in the Journal of Hepatology. Download the…
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Alcohol-related Liver Disease (ARLD) is the major cause of liver disease in Europe and, since it depends mostly on harmful alcohol consumption, it is a highly preventable disease.
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WHO has set a goal of eliminating the hepatitis C virus (HCV) by 2030 but the achievement of this goal is challenged by people who inject drugs (PWID), who account for most of the new cases of HCV infection in high-income countries.
In order to achieve the 2030 WHO viral hepatitis elimination goals, EASL recommends: that all barriers to the uptake of healthcare services by PWID be removed by changing policies and discrimination that hinder access. This includes the decriminalisation of minor, non-violent drug offences and the adoption of an approach based on public health promotion, respect for human rights and evidence.
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Alcohol-related Liver Disease (ARLD) is the major cause of liver disease in Europe and, since it depends mostly on harmful alcohol consumption, it is a highly preventable disease.
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