World Hepatitis Day 2012: It's closer than you think (Video)

July 28 is World Hepatitis Day.

World Hepatitis Day is an annual event that each year provides international focus for patient groups and people living with hepatitis B and C. It is an opportunity around which interested groups can raise awareness and influence real change in disease prevention and access to testing and treatment.

Visuals for the video have been based on the metaphor of a falling piano, highlighting

that around the world hepatitis is being ignored, playing with the slogan for World Hepatitis Day 2012 'It's closer than you think' and encouraging everyone to confront it!

Read more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis c.

Video Courtesy: World Hepatitis Alliance

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