Open AccessHepatitis C Behind and Beyond Bars
Author(s) -
Selin Ocal,
Andrew J. Muir,
Susanggie
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
north carolina medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.283
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 2379-4313
pISSN - 0029-2559
DOI - 10.18043/ncm.80.6.352
Subject(s) - hepatitis c , population , medicine , hepatitis , hepatitis a , environmental health , health care , virology , political science , law
Prisoners in the United States are disproportionately affected by hepatitis C. Addressing the disease behind bars is crucial for curtailing the epidemic in the greater population. Effective strategies for testing and treatment are elucidated here. Recommendations for changes in hepatitis C health care policy in North Carolina prisons are also described.
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