• Heavy alcohol use
• Obesity
• Type 2 diabetes
• Tattoos or body piercings
• Injecting drugs using shared needles
• Blood transfusion before 1992
• Exposure to other people's blood and body fluids
• Unprotected sex
• Exposure to certain chemicals or toxins
• Family history of liver disease
Prevention:
Drink alcohol in moderation: For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men.
Use medications wisely: Take prescription and nonprescription drugs only when needed and only in recommended doses.
Avoid contact with other people's blood and body fluids: Hepatitis viruses can be spread by accidental needle sticks or improper cleanup of blood or body fluids.
Keep your food safe: Wash your hands thoroughly before eating or preparing foods.
Take care with aerosol sprays: Make sure to use these products in a well-ventilated area, and wear a mask when spraying insecticides, fungicides, paint and other toxic chemicals.
Protect your skin: When using insecticides and other toxic chemicals, wear gloves, long sleeves, a hat and a mask so that chemicals aren't absorbed through your skin.
Maintain a healthy weight: Obesity can cause nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Courtesy: Mayo Clinic
