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July 15, 2025PathogensOpen Access

Epidemiology of Chronic Hepatitis C in First Nations Populations in Canadian Prairie Provinces

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KDKate P. R. DunnDWDennis WardmanAddiction Research FoundationMTMaxim Trubnikov

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Overview

This informative review highlights disparities in HCV infections in First Nations, revealing systemic barriers to healthcare access and treatment efforts.

Key Points

  • First Nations communities see HCV infection rates five times higher than the general Canadian population in 2022.
  • Barriers to care include colonialism, discrimination, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure in First Nations reserves.
  • Risk factors for HCV acquisition are over-represented in First Nations populations, exacerbating health disparities.
  • Participation in culturally connected wellness programs may drive successful HCV elimination efforts in First Nations communities.

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Dunn et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a02bce6551bb0af8cc83dhttps://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens14070693
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