First Nation perspectives on why First Nation youth are at risk for Hepatitis C

The prevalence of Hepatitis C (HCV) in the First Nation youth population is unknown, however, it is understood that the rate for HCV in First Nation people is 7% higher compared to the non-First Nation population. HCV is contracted via blood to blood contact through activities such as sharing syr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Barney, Gertrude Lucy
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/16594