Liver disease is common in Australia, affecting up to three in every ten Australian adults1. Despite the high prevalence, many affected individuals are undiagnosed and opportunities to intervene early and alter the progression of the disease are missed. Liver disease is usually asymptomatic at the early stages and patients frequently present once advanced liver disease has developed. In fact many patients presenting with their first admission with cirrhosis or liver failure have never been referred to a liver clinic, indicating a lack of early detection in the community. Listen to learn more….
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1: Deloitte Access Economics. The economic cost and health burden of liver diseases in Australia. The Gastroenterological Society of Australia/Australian Liver Association. 2013 [cited 2023 6 March ]; Link
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Supported by: Supported by Norgine Australia, Suite 3.01, Building A, 20 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2086. Date of Preparation: June 2023 [AU-HEP-XIF-2300072]
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