World Liver Day, 19 April 2024 - Importance, Theme and History
World Liver Day (WLD) is a global healthcare event commemorated every year on the 19th of April with the intent to raise awareness about liver disease in the general public. The activities conducted on this health awareness day are organized with the associations of various international and local governing groups. World Liver Day focuses on activities pertaining to educating people about the severity, early detection and prevention of liver diseases.
Being the second largest and most vital organ in the human body, the
liver plays several functions that include but are not limited to metabolism, digestion, immunity, filtration of toxins, and storage of vitamins, minerals, glucose etc. Although the liver has the unique characteristic of self-healing, where it can regrow or regenerate after being damaged up to 60 to 70%, any abnormalities in the liver might lead to serious health complications.
Importance of World Liver Day (WLD)
Globally, about 20 lakh people die yearly due to liver diseases, of which liver cirrhosis-related causes account for merely half, and the rest are caused by viral hepatitis and hepatocellular (liver) cancer. Together, cirrhosis and liver cancer account for 3.5% of all fatalities (death) worldwide, where cirrhosis is currently the 11th largest cause and liver cancer is the 16th major (globally) and 10th (In India) cause of death.
The global alcoholic consumer population is approximately 200 crores, of which 7.5 to 10 crores are at risk of alcohol-related liver disease. In addition to this, 200 crore adults are obese/overweight, and 40 crores are diabetic, considered to be the risk factors for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and hepatocellular carcinoma. While the global prevalence of viral hepatitis continues to be high, drug-induced liver injury is becoming the leading cause of acute hepatitis. In comparison to 2005, there will be an increase of 35% in new cases annually by 2030.
The spike in the numbers is due to a lack of awareness regarding disease seriousness, associated risk factors, and prevention. On this day, experts from hepatological fraternities, including healthcare policymakers and private hepatologists/hepato-onco surgeons, step forward to enlighten the public about the risk of liver disease and its prevention, including diet and lifestyle modification. In addition, the WLD also provides an opportunity for people to learn more about liver disease symptoms and the importance of early detection, as most liver diseases are asymptomatic.
World Liver Day 2024 Theme
This year, 2024, the World Liver Day theme is ”Be Vigilant, Get Regular Liver Check-Ups and Prevent Fatty Liver Diseases”. This theme emphasizes educating people worldwide about the significance of their liver and the various diseases that can affect it, and empowering them with simple yet effective measures to safeguard liver health.

Year by year, themes of World Liver Day
- World Liver Day 2023 Theme: Be Vigilant, Do Regular Liver Check-Up, Fatty Liver Can Affect Anyone
- World Liver Day 2022 Theme: keep your liver healthy and disease-free
History of World Liver Day
The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) launched World Liver Day in 2010. The day was established on April 19 to commemorate the EASL's founding in 1966.
Measures for Healthy Liver
The human liver is the body's primary organ for detoxification. The following are a few measures that aid in maintaining a healthy liver.
- Consume a healthy and balanced diet rich in protein and fibre
- Regular exercise and meditation to reduce stress
- Abstain alcohol and smoking
- Avoid self-medication
- Taking vaccinations on time
- Maintain healthy weight
- Avoid sharing contaminated needles and unprotected sex
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