title: Prevention and control of hepatitis C in rhode island.
abstract: Concern about the morbidity and mortality of hepatitis C infection is increasing. Persons born from 1945 to 1965 are most significantly affected, with the majority unaware of their infection, and will otherwise go untreated. Up to three-fourths of hepatitis C-related deaths occur in this population of "baby boomers." Since 2007, mortality from hepatitis C has exceeded that from HIV, nationally and in Rhode Island. New treatment options for hepatitis C emphasize the potential for cure of hepatitis C that is distinct from HIV. Financial resources and integration of hepatitis C partners and services in Rhode Island will be instrumental in reducing hepatitis C infections and increasing the number of cases cured. We describe public health investments in the past, present, and future to implement strategies for effectively addressing hepatitis C in the state.
authors: Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; Consultant Medical Director, Office of HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis, Division of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease, Rhode Island Department of Health.
authors: Nicole E
authors: NE
authors: Alexander-Scott
authors: Public Health Promotion Specialist, Center for Public Health Communication, Rhode Island Department of Health.
authors: Angela
authors: A
authors: Lemire
authors: HIV Prevention Program Manager, Office of HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis, Division of Infectious Disease and Epidemiology, Rhode Island Department of Health.
authors: H Elsa
authors: HE
authors: Larson
authors: RI State Epidemiologist, Medical Director, Division of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease, Rhode Island Department of Health.
authors: Utpala
authors: U
authors: Bandy
mesh_terms: D005380:Financing, Government; D005544:Forecasting; D005102:Health Expenditures; D006285:Health Planning; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D019698:Hepatitis C, Chronic / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011634:Public Health / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D012237:Rhode Island / Q000453:epidemiology
keywords: Curative therapy; Hepatitis C; Rhode Island; Social marketing campaign