Landmark Study Reveals Growth of Hepatitis C Epidemic Peaked around 1950

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Globally, 185 million people are living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). There are 300,000 people living with HCV in Canada and 3.5 million people living with HCV in the United States. The vast majority of adults infected with HCV in North America, as well as some other developed countries, are part of the generational cohort composed of individuals born between 1945 and 1964 (called “the baby boomers”). Previous studies implicated both use of infected blood products (prior to the screening of the blood supply) and injection drug use as major contributors to the epidemic in this demographic group.

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Canada Post has provided notification of restarting their operations on December 17, 2024. As Canada Post ramps up and stabilizes their services, the BC-CfE will continue the following measures on an interim basis to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory will utilize private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
  • The BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program (DTP) will fax outgoing forms and documents to the provider’s office. (DTP Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8515; FAX 604-806-9044)
  • St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy will utilize private courier for delivery of medications. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)

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