REDUCING THE SOCIAL BURDEN OF LIVER DISEASES THROUGH IMPROVEMENT OF NUTRITION CULTURE

Abstract

This article analyzes the interrelationship between nutrition culture and chronic liver diseases, as well as the possibilities of reducing the social burden of liver diseases by improving the population’s dietary behavior. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), liver diseases rank among the leading causes of death worldwide. Approximately 1.5 million people die each year as a result of chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, or fatty liver disease (WHO, 2024). The study found that in regions with low levels of nutrition culture, the prevalence of liver diseases is 1.8–2.4 times higher. Scientific results have shown that maintaining a healthy diet, controlling fat and carbohydrate balance, and reducing alcohol consumption can significantly decrease the disease burden.