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State Liver Disease Facts
- 170 Delawareans died of liver disease in 2022.
- Chronic Liver Disease/Cirrhosis is the #10 leading cause of death in Delaware.
- 7.1 per 100,000 of new cancer rates in Delaware are Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer.
- 3 Delawareans received liver transplants in 2023 and 2 died on the waiting list.
- 11.9% of adults in Delaware have diabetes.
- 38% of adults in Delaware are overweight or obese.
- 22.7% of adults in Delaware have no leisure-time physical activity.
- 40.1% of adults in Delaware consume less than one fruit per day.
- 21.3% of adults in Delaware consume less than one vegetable per day.
Citations
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Chronic Liver Disease/Cirrhosis Mortality by State. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/liver_disease_mortality/liver_disease.htm
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Cancer Statistics At a Glance. Retrieved from https://gis.cdc.gov/Cancer/USCS/#/AtAGlance/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021/2022). Chronic Disease Indicators. Retrieved from https://cdi.cdc.gov/?location=AZ&category=NPAW
- Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network. (2023). State Data. Retrieved from https://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/data/view-data-reports/state-data/