Though all types of viral hepatitis are associated with serious health issues, hepatitis B and C can become chronic infections that often lead to liver cirrhosis or liver cancer.

WHITEHOUSE: Presidential Proclamation -- World Hepatitis Day, 2012

Because many AAPIs lack knowledge and understanding of the disease and face barriers in accessing appropriate medical services, chronic Hepatitis B and associated liver cancer in AAPIs is one of the most serious health disparities in the United States.

WHITEHOUSE: Hepatitis B and the AAPI Community

Hepatitis B is a similar liver disease that can range from a mild illness to a serious, chronic condition.

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