This Year's Liver Cirrhosis Death Counter:

Last Year's Count: 790,000

Description: Watch out for red palms or spots on the body; other symptoms include fatigue, decreased appetite, nausea, and abdominal pain. As if that wasn't enough, other complications may include bruising, bleeding, jaundice, and sore muscles. Eventually the liver ceases to function.

At Risk: Those of us who drink a lot or otherwise ingest poisons.

The Cure: The disease is irreversible, but there's always the outside chance of a liver transplant.

Prevention: Avoid college