| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Observation Period | July 26 to August 1 annually |
| Purpose | Raise awareness about viral hepatitis, its causes, prevention, and treatment |
| Highlighted Date | July 28: National Hepatitis Day (birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg) |
| Historical Background | First Hepatitis A description by Hippocrates (400 B.C.) |
| Differentiation of Types | Hepatitis A and B differentiated in the 1940s |
| Discovery of Viruses | Hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, Delta, E) identified between 1963-1989 |
| Milestone in Prevention | First Hepatitis B vaccine approved by FDA in 1981 |
| Burden of Hepatitis B & C | Responsible for 80% of liver cancer cases worldwide |
| Hepatitis C Transmission | Infected blood exposure, drug use, high-risk sexual activity, childbirth |
| Significance of Week | Awareness, community support, and urgency of treatment |
| Key Dates | 400 B.C., 1947, 1977, 1981, 1986 |
| Upcoming Years Dates | 2025: July 26-August 1, 2026: July 26-August 1, etc. |
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