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Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all children to prevent the development of hepatitis B, which is a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma. Other primary prevention strategies include abstinence from alcohol and screening for [[hemochromatosis]]. | [[Hepatitis B vaccine]] is recommended for all children to prevent the development of [[hepatitis B]], which is a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma. Other primary prevention strategies include abstinence from [[alcohol]] and screening for [[hemochromatosis]]. | ||
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*[[Hepatitis B]] vaccine | *[[Hepatitis B]] vaccine | ||
*Alcohol cessation, especially in cirrhotic patients | *Alcohol cessation, especially in cirrhotic patients | ||
*Screening for hemochromatosis | *Screening for [[hemochromatosis]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]
Overview
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all children to prevent the development of hepatitis B, which is a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma. Other primary prevention strategies include abstinence from alcohol and screening for hemochromatosis.
Prevention
Hepatocellular carcinoma can be prevented by:
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Alcohol cessation, especially in cirrhotic patients
- Screening for hemochromatosis
References