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High Rates of Hep C Found in Hawaiʻi’s Kupuna
Hawaiʻi’s kupuna, including baby boomers between the ages of 51 and 71, are among those most at risk for hepatitis C.
New Funds Link More Hepatitis Patients To Medical Care
Hepatitis B and C are the most common known causes of liver cancer in Hawai’i, and Hawai‘i has the highest rate of liver cancer in the US. According to Hawai‘i State Department of Health estimates, about 50,000 people in Hawai‘i may be living with hepatitis B and C, and most of them are not in treatment or have even sought medical care.
