Oregon Ranked Third Worst State for Hepatitis C Deaths

Oregon ranked third worst state for hepatitis C deaths

Oregon hepatitis C death rates are among the country’s worst, reports find

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pictured. The federal agency recently released two reports that prompted Oregon health officials to seek more resources for treating Hepatitis C.(Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Oregon has clocked in at the top of a nationwide database for rates of hepatitis C, prompting state health officials to call for increased resources aimed at stemming the disease’s impact on O…

Oregon third worst in U.S. for hepatitis C deaths, new CDC data says

While there is no vaccine available, it is treatable with proper medication.

Geographic and Demographic Variations in Hepatitis C Mortality

Data from the 2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) surveillance report highlights key differences in death rates across states and populations, informing targeted public health efforts.

2 million Americans with hepatitis C at risk if Supreme Court cancels free preventative care, study finds

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Oregon hepatitis C death rates are among the country’s worst, reports find - Salem Reporter

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