Hepatitis C;

Abstract

… Introduction: WHO estimates that there are more than 185 million people over the globe infected with hepatitis C. Among these 350,000 die each year with hepatitis. He prevalence of hepatitis in Asia is estimated to be 3.4%. Pakistan has been rated as the second most common country in the world with active hepatitis C infection. This study aims at identifying the frequency of risk factors for hepatitis C irus transmission. Understanding the frequency of common factors of HCV would help to implement strategies in long-term prevention of hepatitis transmission among community. Objectives: To determine the frequency of common factors for transmission of hepatitis C in adult patients. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.