Mr. Chairman, our concerns at the Society are twofold. First, we believe that Hepatitis C should be treated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as are other infectious diseases. We know that public awareness can be the impetus for professional research. Second, the Federal government's look-back and public education campaigns should be rapidly expanded. As the New England Journal of Medicine reported last week, there is a treatment for Hepatitis C. Women who are on the brink of developing this life threatening disease should know that they have options.
Diagnosis is the first step.
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