title: Improving identification and awareness of hepatitis C.
abstract: Hepatitis C has been described as a silent epidemic, as most of those infected show no symptoms over a long period. A report from the Hepatitis C Trust (2005) raises concerns that detection and treatment is low compared to that in the rest of Europe. Improvements in screening, treatment and public awareness are needed in order to reduce potential death from liver disease related to infection.
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hainsworth
mesh_terms: D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006291:Health Policy; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011159:Population Surveillance; D015995:Prevalence; D015980:Public Health Practice; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology