As a Partner in Liver Wellness, with a vested interest in improving the health of all Americans and especially those in your company, you will join other corporate leaders in placing liver health and wellness on your agenda as well as the National Agenda.

Over two thirds of our entire population is affected by preventable liver diseases each year. The underlying cause of this national tragedy is the public's lack of understanding about the importance of the liver to one's health and well being. Most people are unknowingly participating in living damaging activities, many on a daily basis. Partners will have access to a a network of information, educational trainings, and resources carrying the message of liver health to family members, friends, colleagues, and your employees.

According to a recent report from the Institute of Medicine, one in 50 Americans, over 5 million individuals, are affected by hepatitis viruses, resulting in serious, life-threatening and preventable liver disease. In addition, liver diseases that result from unhealthy behaviors and lead to costly, chronic debilitating health problems and premature death include: alcohol and drug use and abuse, obesity, fetal alcohol syndrome, fatty liver, and diabetes.

This Partners in Liver Wellness national awareness and education campaign will empower employees to lead healthier lives, reduce the tragic loss of lives and the billions are dollars that are being spent caring for chronic illnesses that could have been prevented.