Hepatitis B : are you at risk? [Asian Americans]

How common is Hepatitis B?Hepatitis B is very common in China and other Asian countries. Approximately 1 in 12 Asians are living with Hepatitis B, but most people do not know it.What are the symptoms of Hepatitis B?Most people who have Hepatitis B do not know they have it. Thediseasedoesnotalwayscausesymptoms. HepatitisB canstayhiddeninthebody. Manypeoplecanlivewith HepatitisBfor20yearswithoutfeelingsick. Still,liver damage from the disease can take place during this time.Howserious is Hepatitis B?HepatitisBcanbecomeveryserious. Forsomepeople,this disease leads to liver damage, like liver failure or cancer.Publication No. 220383FactSheet-HepBAreYouAtRisk.pdf2013700