IOM: Hepatitis and Liver Cancer - A National Strategy for Prevention and Control

Keywords / Description:

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) created this 253 page document describing the need for better prevention and control efforts of HBV and HCV since chronic conditions of both may lead to liver cancer. The report outlines the Institute of Medicines findings for the identified factors that impede current efforts to prevent and control viral hepatitis, as well as consequences of these issues, and the institute's recommendations.

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Toolkit:

Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Immunization, Infectious Diseases

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

Institute of Medicine

Submitted:

12/27/2010

Modified:

08/13/2011

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