When thinking about health, your liver may not feature high up on your list of concerns. After all it is a sturdy, self-regenerating organ!

But given how much our livers do to keep toxins from damaging our bodies, they deserve some TLC (tender loving care) in return as well.

For instance, hepatitis—one of the most common types of liver infection— can be fatal if not treated right. It is also preventable with some awareness, and preventive care.

28 July is observed as world hepatitis day, and this year's theme is 'hepatitis can't wait.'

What are some factors that put you at risk of liver damage? Can you get vaccinated against hepatitis? Take the FIT quiz to find out.

Share the results and ask your friends to take the quiz too!

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Published: 24 Jul 2021,08:40 AM IST

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