Texas

Educational Events

Come see us at these upcoming educational events and learn more about fatty liver disease.

Fredericksburg Summer Trade Days
November 17-19, 9am-4pm
Fredericksburg, Sunday Farms
Fredericksburg Trade Days – Fredericksburg TX (fbgtradedays.com)  

Liver Day Event

Join patients, families, caregivers, community organizations and those interested in liver health to discuss the importance of addressing liver disease in their communities.

Location:
Texas Department of State Health Services
201 W Howard Ln
Austin, TX 78753
Room 201

October 25, 2022
11 AM to 2 PM

Buildings Lighting Green for Liver Health

Listed alphabetically by city

  • TBD

Liver Health Screenings

If you are uninsured and at risk you may be eligible for free screening. A listing of our partner sites offering screenings will be added to this page. Please check back or contact our free Helpline, 1-800-GO-LIVER/1-800-465-4837.

State Liver Disease Facts

  • 4,930 Texans died of liver disease in 2020
  • 3,726 Texans have liver cancer
  • 845 liver transplants were performed in 2021 with 1,340 people currently on the waiting list and 125 people who died waiting.
  • 12.1% of adults in Texas have diabetes.
  • 70.2% of adults are overweight or obese.
  • 25.4% of adults have no leisure-time physical activity.
  • 1 serving of fruit is consumed daily on average by adults in Texas.
  • 1.6 servings of vegetables are consumed daily on average by adults in Texas.

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