The UCLA Asian Liver program is the only program of its kind in Southern California-home to the fastest growing population of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Learn more >>
Dr. Myron Tong
Director, Asian Liver Program
Facts About Asian Liver Disease
Diseases related to hepatitis B and C are the leading killer among Asians.
One out of every ten Asian Americans are already infected with the Hepatitis B virus.
Asian Americans have the highest rate of liver cancer of any ethnic group.
As many an 1 out of every 10 Asian Americans has chronic Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus is the main cause of liver disease in Asians. In the United States, chronic hepatitis B is the leading cause of liver cancer, and is the second leading cause for liver transplantation. Read more...
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is an inflammation (damage and swelling) of the liver which is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Read more...
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver caused by prolonged exposure to viruses, toxins or less commonly by autoimmune inherited metobolic diseas of the liver. Read more...