Nursing Report on Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis in Australia

This report focuses on decompensated liver cirrhosis (DLC) in Australia, highlighting its significant impact on public health. DLC affects over six million people annually, with a considerable mortality rate, and is a major cause of hospital admissions. The report emphasizes the roles of alcohol consumption, hepatitis B and C as primary risk factors, along with high BMI, age, and socioeconomic status. Data from 2015 indicates a substantial number of deaths due to DLC, and a notable increase in hospital admissions among older adults. The report references several sources to support its findings, including statistics on mortality and the prevalence of liver disease within the Australian healthcare system. This analysis underscores the importance of understanding and addressing the factors contributing to DLC to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden on the healthcare system.

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Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis ( DLC)
In Australiaa, DLC every year effects more than six million people. Each year every
one in 11 admissions are due to liver chirrosis. Men accounted for two-third of total
admissions. By the year 2030 the prevalanece is expected to rise yo over 8 miilion (El‐Atem
et al., 2016). The short term mortaliry rate from DLC is 10-20% at one month. Heavy alchol
consumption, hepatitis B and C are the major risk factor for decompenated liver in patients
with chirrosis. The risk increases with high BMI, old age low socioeconomic status and
lifestyle (Jiang et al., 2013). It is associated with high mortaliry rate as it is complex
multisystem disorder. In the year 2015, the deaths i Australia due to DLC was 1857
(abs.gov.au 2017). Significant increase in hospital admission among older adult was found
and is the second leading cause of digestive realsted mortaliry, followed by coloreactal cancer
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