Mathematical modeling of available epidemiologic data suggests that each year unsafe injection practices are responsible for 8 to 16 million persons contracting hepatitis B virus (HBV), 2.3 to 4.7 million persons contracting hepatitis C virus (HCV), and 80,000 to 160,000 persons contracting HIV worldwide.
2001
The Importance of Safe Injection Practices
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Stephen Luby
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
Unsafe injection practices significantly contribute to the transmission of bloodborne diseases worldwide.
Conclusion
Unsafe injection practices are responsible for millions of infections each year, highlighting the need for improved safety measures.
Supporting Evidence
- Unsafe injections account for a significant proportion of bloodborne disease transmission.
- Global estimates of unsafe injections range from 15% in Eastern Europe to 50% in Asia.
- Successful efforts have reduced injection overuse and improved safety in various countries.
Takeaway
Many people get sick from unsafe injections, so we need to make sure injections are done safely to help everyone stay healthy.
Methodology
Mathematical modeling of epidemiologic data.
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