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Imprisoned Youth At High Risk For Viral Hepatitis.(Brief Article)
2001 MAY 16 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) --
The estimated 106,000 adolescents and young adults in U.S. correctional facilities are at especially high risk for viral hepatitis, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Compared with America's youth in the general public, these young people are more likely to use injection drugs and to practice unsafe sex than their peers. Both injection drug use and unsafe sex are well-known behaviors for getting viral hepatitis.
There is a possibility that infected juveniles who are released from correctional facilities may spread hepatitis A and B viruses to other people if they continue their unsafe activities. Of all juvenile offenders, 50% to 75% later spend time in adult corrections facilities. If these youths are already infected, they may possibly have a chance to infect others, the CDC says. If they are not infected yet, once again, they are at potential risk for hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
CDC and its partners are exploring ways in corrections settings to help protect young people from getting viral hepatitis. Vaccination programs and prevention guidelines are at the heart of this effort.
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Source: HighBeam Research, Imprisoned Youth At High Risk For Viral Hepatitis.(Brief Article)