Risk Factors of Hepatitis C in Pakistan

Abstract

Pakistan is facing an epidemic of hepatitis C in the country. Almost 10 million people are affected with hepatitis C in Pakistan. Most of the people are unaware of their health status because the disease is asymptomatic in its initial course. The major causes of disease spread are unsafe blood transfusions, re-use of therapeutic syringes, unsafe medical and surgical practices, shaving at barbers, ear and nose piercing. Pakistan is a middle income country and has limited resources. Therefore, it should more focus on devising and implementing the effective preventive strategies to reduce the disease burden of hepatitis C