Hepatitis B and C Remain Public Health Issue

ScienceDaily (Mar. 4, 2010) — A recent report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) confirmed that 3.5 to 5.3 million people (1-2 % of the U.S. population) have chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. Despite efforts by federal, state and local government agencies to control and prevent these diseases, they remain a serious public health concern. The major factor impeding efforts to control HBV and HCV is lack of knowledge and awareness among health care providers, social service professionals, members of the public, and policy-makers.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100224103402.htm

[mj6000]

Thanks for the link. It makes you wonder how many people don't even know they have it is.

[Rockerforlife]

My question is.....how do they know,how many people dont have it?...answer me this and ill tell you how the paramids were built.