Risk Factors of Getting Hepatitides

There are several different risk factors for developing hepatitis:

•    Healthcare workers are at risk
•    Promiscuous and unprotected sex can increase the risk of getting hepatitis.
•    Contaminated food and water may lead to Hepatitis A
•    Drug users who share needles can develop hepatitis.
•    Individuals with autoimmune disease are at risk for hepatitis
•    Alcoholics may get hepatitis
•    Obesity with hypertension can also lead to hepatitis.