The African-American Guide to Hepatitis C (Spanish Edition) by Hilton Publishing

On 2005-08-16 Johanna - Hep C Outreach Coordinator, U.S.A. wrote: As the Multicultural Outreach Coordinator for the Hepatitis C Association, I am truly excited about this book and all it has to offer to the African-American community. The information is easy to read, easy to understand, and relates well to its target audience.
Viral hepatitis - related cirrhosis is the leading cause for liver transplantation as well as the leading cause of liver cancer. There is no way we can transplant the anticipated
number of people who will develop cirrhosis, unless we diagnose folks earlier and treat them before the liver is irreversibly damaged or develop liver cancer. As African-Americans, we are most at risk from this disease, and not just from a medical angle, but socio-economically speaking, we will be adversely affected in every area of our lives.

This book is the wake-up call for African-Americans to take control of their health and lifestyle choices by getting tested early (NOW), and to become advocates for more research in this area.

Johanna Koskinen
Multicultural Outreach Coordinator
Hepatitis C Association
816.767.9897
(...). And summed up by saying The First Book In My Arsenal Against The Hep C Virus. Currently The African-American Guide to Hepatitis C (Spanish Edition) has an overall rating of 10 over 10.

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Hilton Publishing claimed Addressing the unique problems African Americans face in getting treatment for Hepatitis C-a disease that afflicts 3.9 million Americans-this text explains the economic and social barriers to quality care and gives African Americans strategies for receiving the best possible treatment despite these impediments. The ways in which the disease attacks the liver are discussed, as are the most up-to-date treatments for Hepatitis C, including the use of Interferon, Pegasys, and Ribavin. Also included are tips for African Americans on how to best utilize health insurance during treatment and how to locate the best medical specialist.

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