DISEASES CAUSE BY BACTERIA: HEPATITIS

According to the article, in the Philippines, chronic hepatitis B has a substantial

influence on public health since it is a common cause of end-stage liver disease
and the main cause of hepatocellular carcinoma, which is the second most lethal
cancer in the nation and the fourth most common cancer overall. However, a
precise estimate of the national prevalence of hepatitis B infection in the
Philippines is unknown. To estimate the nationwide prevalence of hepatitis B
infection in the Philippines, serum samples from subjects participating in this
study were tested for hepatitis B surface antigen and a survey was used.
Furthermore, chronic hepatitis B is truly a serious public health burden, affecting
400 million people worldwide and is particularly prevalent in Asia. It is also
responsible for a staggering half a million fatalities per year from cirrhosis and
HCC caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). That is why as much as possible it is
important to get vaccinated in order to prevent contracting the said disease. It is
found that the highest prevalence of HBV infection is seen in the 20-39-year-old
age group with decreasing HBsAg seroprevalence in the older age groups. It is
demonstrated that the seroprevalence of HBsAg among adults in the Philippines is
still high and seems to have remained constant over time. The fact that HBV
infection is more prevalent in lower socioeconomic groups underscores the
significance of prevention in the control of this virus, particularly in a country like
the Philippines with limited healthcare resources. My recommendation for ending
the problem regarding this disease is by protecting ourselves against hepatitis B
by being vaccinated. The hepatitis B vaccine has had an outstanding record of
safety and effectiveness since 1982. That’s why it is best to not worry about getting
vaccinated because it is proven to be safe among people. Next is having good
personal hygiene and proper sanitation to help prevent the spread of the HAV
virus. And lastly, the most important thing to do is by practicing infection control
or by washing your hands thoroughly.

REFERENCE:
Hepatitis B infection among adults in the Philippines: A national
seroprevalence study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3648653/