Hepatitis B Foundation President Dr. Chari Cohen is quoted in a powerful new story about hepatitis B in The New Yorker. You can read it here.

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Heavy Alcohol Use

In the United States, alcohol over use is a leading cause of cirrhosis, which in turn is linked to an increased risk of liver cancer. Excessive alcohol use may also directly cause liver cancer. Persons with chronic hepatitis B or C infections who over use alcohol have an even higher risk of developing liver cancer.