P.382 Trends in mortality from liver cancer in the USA, 1993–2002

Recommendations for identification and public health management of persons with chronic hepatitis B virus infection #

“…4 However, the rate of liver cancer deaths in the United States continues to be highest among Asians/Pacific Islanders, reflecting the high prevalence of chronic hepatitis B in this population. 30,31 Globally, other regions with HBsAg prevalence of 2% or greater also have identified high levels of HBV-associated hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). 32,33 Household Contacts and Sexual Partners of Persons with Chronic HBV Infection.…”

Periconceptional folic acid use: Still room to improve

“…In the United States, marked decreases in prevalence among younger, vaccinated foreign‐born U.S. residents have been observed, most likely as a result of infant immunization programs globally 4. However, the rate of liver cancer deaths in the United States continues to be highest among Asians/Pacific Islanders, reflecting the high prevalence of chronic hepatitis B in this population 30, 31. Globally, other regions with HBsAg prevalence of 2% or greater also have identified high levels of HBV‐associated hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) 32, 33…”