January 09, 2013

How Baby Boomers and Hepatitis C are Related


Baby Boomer Fact


The CDC has published a fact sheet on Hepatitis C. More than 75% of adults with Hepatitis C are baby boomers, born between 1945 and 1965.  Most of them do not know they are infected.

Five Facts

  • baby boomers are five times more likely to be infected
  • liver disease and cancer, and Hepatitis C deaths are rising
  • as baby boomers age, the chances of development are greater
  • testing will facilitate lifesaving care and treatment
  • early diagnosis can  prevent liver disease


How Hepatitis C Can Lurk


Infection with the Hepatitis C virus can cause no symptoms and people can live with an infection
for many years.  It can be successfully treated with medication.

Learn more at: CDC.gov

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., 
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
(661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com
5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

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