A million people succumb to liver cancer each year. Hundreds of millions are currently afflicted with liver disease, and it is the sixth leading cause of death among 33- to 51-year-old people in the U.S. (ahead of stroke and diabetes). Simply being overweight or having diabetes can lead to a serious liver condition. Now, as a source of hope and prevention in the face of those staggering statistics, comes Dr. Sanjiv Chopra's Liver Book, an authoritative, indispensable guide from which people of all ages can understand and benefit invaluably. Conversationally written, perfect for quick reference, and featuring everything we need to know about caring for the liver, Dr. Chopra's one-of-a-kind guide takes readers step-by-step through: -- The what, where, how, and why of the liver and its functions -- How doctors diagnose liver ailments -- Exactly how alcohol affects the liver -- Commonly used prescription drugs that can help a variety of liver ailments -- Vital information on hepatitis B (300 million people currently affected) and hepatitis C (200 million people currently affected) -- Liver transplants -- The risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of liver cancer, hepatitis, cirrhosis, alcoholic liver disease, iron overload disorders, and more.