Elevated Liver Enzymes and The Hepatitis B Epidemic in AA and NHPI Communities: Impact & Community and Federal Responses

by admin on Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 | Comments Off

Cirrhosis Of Liver development Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection and can lead to liver cancer. Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (AA and NHPIs) are particularly impacted by this disease; more than half of the estimated hepatitis B (HBV) carriers in the US are AA and NHPI. It is critical that AA and NHPI individuals are screened and vaccinated for HBV, however community-based and national approaches are also needed. This webinar will provide an overview of HBV and its impact on our communities. The speakers will discuss strategies for eliminating new infections through community-based partnerships and passage of HR 3974, the first federal legislation introduced to address viral hepatitis and liver cancer prevention. Participants will have an opportunity to learn, engage and ask questions, and are encouraged to submit questions before the webinar. All Hiv Hepatitis news.

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