The Effectiveness of Harm Reduction Strategies in Modifying Hepatitis C Infection Among Injection Drug Users in Canada
Description:
Populations with high levels of exposure to potentially infected blood are at the highest risk of being infected with HCV. Injection drug users (IDUs) are primarily at risk of HCV infection when they inject with previously used needles and syringes contaminated with the infected blood of another user. In addition, they are at increased risk when they share other contaminated injecting equipment, such as spoons, cookers, or cotton filters. It has been estimated that the average prevalence of HCV among IDUs in Canada is approximately 80%.(excerpt from the source)
Type of Resource:
Report
Publication Date:
2001
Location:
Ottawa