HepVu News & Updates
Stay up to date with new data, maps, infographics, blog posts, and other educational resources to help you better understand the viral hepatitis epidemic in the U.S. and its intersection with the opioid epidemic.
Dr. Eric Hall on County-Level Opioid Prescribing and Overdose Mortality Rates
HepVu spoke with Dr. Eric Hall about opioid prescribing and overdose mortality rates at the county-level and understanding the relationship between the two factors across the U.S.
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Opioid Prescription and Overdose Mortality Rates in the U.S. at the County-Level
In 2018, the same 48 counties made the top 20% of all U.S. counties for drug overdose mortality rates, Hepatitis C-related deaths, and opioid prescription rates.
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U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng on Funding Viral Hepatitis Surveillance and the Congressional Hepatitis Caucus
Vu spoke with Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY 6), Co-Chair of the Congressional Hepatitis Caucus, to discuss advocating for viral hepatitis elimination.
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Jim Macrae on Health Disparities in Viral Hepatitis Elimination
For World Hepatitis Day, HepVu spoke with Jim Macrae, Associate Administrator of the Bureau of Primary Health Care at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, on the impact of health disparities in viral hepatitis elimination.
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Upcoming Events
Get involved and learn more by attending conferences, webinars, and other events to help you better understand the viral hepatitis epidemic in the U.S. and its intersection with the opioid epidemic. Have an upcoming viral hepatitis-related event? Email us at info@hepvu.org.
Beyond the Map
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Deeper Look: Opioids
Take a deeper look at how the ongoing opioid crisis impacts the Hepatitis C epidemic in the U.S.
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Know the difference between Hepatitis A, B, and C? Learn the facts, symptoms, and who’s at risk for each disease here.
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