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Title: Hispanics/Latinx and Hepatitis: An overlooked health disparity
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Publication Year: 2018
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Abstract: According to the most recent surveillance data, 4% of the reported cases of chronic hepatitis C were among Latinos–between 2013 and 2016. This is of concern when compared to the relatively high rates of hepatitis C-related deaths among Latinos. In 2016, the rate of hepatitis C-related deaths for Latinos was 5.69, higher than the overall national rate of 4.45.2. The statistics point to an overlooked health disparity and a need for equitable public health services. Additionally, we find a need for interventions focused on awareness, hepatitis screening and allocation of resources to address the impact of hepatitis in the United States, Puerto Rico and other U.S. Territories.
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Authors: Betancourt, Gabriela; Mares, Luis; Scaccabarrozzi, Luis
Publisher: Hispanics Hepatitis Day
Data Collections: IPUMS USA
Topics: Health, Population Health and Health Systems
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