Global Liver Institute
Liver Health for Veterans
GLOBAL LIVER INSTITUTE
Liver Health for Veterans
After a career serving the security and freedom of the US, Veterans often return home to face new and unique challenges to their well-being. In particular, given the heightened prevalence of risk factors for liver disease among Veterans, it is essential to be aware of the risks for liver disease and what steps to take to promote liver health.


About 30%
of VHA patients have fatty liver disease. 1

The VHA
has treated and cured more HCV patients than any other health care system in the United States.2

Liver transplants
are provided at 6 VHA centers across the country. 3

Nearly half
of patients in VA care in 2018 had at least one risk factor for cirrhosis.4
Liver Health for Veterans Youtube Playlist
GLI LIVE: Liver Health & National Security - A Veterans Day Tribute
Leading Models for Care in NASH | Chinese (Mandarin)
Dr. Michael Fuchs: We must take action for #veterans, who are disproportionately impacted by #NAFLD.