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Eliminating the Threat of Chronic Hepatitis B in the Asian and Pacific Islander Community: A Call to Action

Eliminating the Threat of Chronic Hepatitis B in the Asian and Pacific Islander Community: A Call to Action ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION Chao, S. D., Chang, E. T., So, S. K. 2009; 10 (3): 507-512

Abstract

Chronic hepatitis B in the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) population is among our nation's greatest ethnic and racial health disparities. Despite comprising 4.3% of the population, API make up a disproportionate half of the 1.2-2 million Americans living with chronic hepatitis B. As many as two-thirds of API are not aware of their infection because they have not been tested. This lack of knowledge prevents them from undergoing life-saving liver cancer screening and potential treatment. Likewise, those not protected are unaware that they should be vaccinated. Instead, there is a pervasive lack of awareness among API and healthcare providers. New concerted public health actions are needed to eliminate this major health disparity.

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