A Brief Report appearing in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine looks at testing rates for Hepatitis C virus (HCV) two years after the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended it for all baby boomers, and finds rates are still very low.
Background:
Highlights from the study:
"Prevalence of HCV testing among baby boomers did not substantially increase and remains low two years after the USPSTF recommendation in 2013," write the authors. "These findings underscore the need for increased awareness for HCV testing among healthcare providers and baby boomers and other innovative strategies such as state-mandated HCV testing."
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Article: Recent Hepatitis C Virus Testing Patterns Among Baby Boomers; Am J Prevent Med 10.1016/j.amepre.2017.01.033
American Journal of Preventive Medicine