Growing up i saw first-hand what it was like to have cirrhosis. how can i avoid getting it like my parent?

No Alcohol: Most common cause of cirrhosis of liver is acohol.So avoid drinking alcohol.

Cirrhosis: Don't drink, do drugs or eat in excess and get obese. That right there should lower your risks dramatically. Good luck and take care of yourself.

Many causes: Cirrhosis can be caused by chronic alcohol abuse, so avoiding excess intake of alcohol can be protective. Cirrhosis can also be caused by hepatitis b and c viruses that are spread by contact with blood and body fluids. These viruses can be avoided by receiving the hepatitis b vaccination, and avoiding IV drug use and unprotected sex.

Rarely inherited : there are only few inheritable conditions, and at 43 I assume you would know if you had any of those. Stay healthy, drink in moderation, be at a healthy weight and make sure you've been screened for viral hepatitis if there is any possibility you could be at risk.