The hepatitis B virus is common in China relative to other countries in the region  The disease can easily be prevented through vaccination, regulation of barbershop and manicure practices, and health education
Yet, the incidence of this disease continues to rise in China, while it remains stable or is falling in China's neighboring countries
Twenty years ago, a complete and accurate study by an international health agency revealed that the incidence of hepatitis B was much higher in China than in neighboring countries.