With deaths from liver disease up a reported 400 per cent since the 1980s, the British Liver Trust is calling on the UK Government to introduce liver screening tests for all, to help save both lives and millions of pounds in NHS health costs. Liver disease is now listed as the third most common cause of premature death in the UK, with the average age of death from the disease being only 57 years old. Drinking alcohol, obesity and hepatitis all contribute to liver disease, with lifestyle choices such as binge drinking and poor food choices playing a central part. Symptoms of liver disease are often undetectable until the condition is in the advanced stages, therefore screening is considered essential to help reduce deaths. The ‘Love Your Liver’ campaign has set up an online screening tool to assess how healthy your liver is, and also offers tips and advice to reduce your risk. Visit www.loveyourliver.org.uk for more information.