Using a population-based approach to prevent hepatocellular cancer in New South Wales, Australia: effects on health services utilisation

• Main Authors: Tipper Steven (Author), Howard Kirsten (Author), George Jacob (Author), Kansil Melanie Q (Author), Robotin Monica C (Author), Levy Miriam (Author), Phung Nghi (Author), Penman Andrew G (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Australians born in countries where hepatitis B infection is endemic are 6-12 times more likely to develop hepatocellular cancer (HCC) than Australian-born individuals. However, a program of screening, surveillance and treatment of c...