Quiz: How much do you know about your liver?
By Guo Meiping
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Since 2001, China has marked March 18 as National Protect Your Liver Day, to help raise awareness of liver protection. 
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), China has about 90 million chronic hepatitis B patients, and 10 million chronic hepatitis C patients – an indicator that the country has an urgent need to help prevent liver disease.
(Photos via VCG)
Test your knowledge on liver disease and protection!
WHO estimates that 788,000 people die from primary liver cancer every year. About 60 percent are caused by the long-term consequences of chronic hepatitis B and C infections. Forty-three percent are attributable to chronic hepatitis B infection and 17 percent to chronic hepatitis C infection.
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What does the liver do?
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How do you know if your liver is healthy?
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Is liver disease contagious through casual interaction?
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Symptoms of liver disease can include:
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Which is NOT a cause of liver cirrhosis?
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Is hepatitis C most commonly spread through sex?
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You CANNOT get vaccine for which type of hepatitis?
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How can you prevent liver diseases?
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