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Alcohol abuse and obesity are to blame for a big rise in liver disease in the North West, says a report.
The North West Public Health Observatory found that the number of men dying from liver disease had risen by 20% since 2005.
The liver disease death rate in the region is 42% higher than the national average.
Professor of Public Health Mark Bellis said it "paints a very poor picture" of the region's liver health.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-19632951
The North West Public Health Observatory found that the number of men dying from liver disease had risen by 20% since 2005.
The liver disease death rate in the region is 42% higher than the national average.
Professor of Public Health Mark Bellis said it "paints a very poor picture" of the region's liver health.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-19632951