Taiwan - The mortality rate of Hepatitis C-related liver cancer has been rising

<http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2006/08/14/2003323136>
Monday, Aug 14, 2006


The mortality rate of Hepatitis C-related liver cancer has been rising,
particularly in the southern counties of Yunlin, Chiayi and Tainan,
according to a study report prepared by eight medical centers around the
country.

The study analyzed more than 18,000 liver cancer cases recorded between
1981 and 2001, which found an upward trend in liver cancer mortality.

As deaths from Hepatitis B-related liver cancer didn't increase during the
period, the report said the surge could largely be attributed to rising
mortality from Hepatitis C-related liver cancer.

The report also found that the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan area was hardest hit
by Hepatitis C as the region's liver cancer mortality was higher than the
national average."

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