Lectured on Hepatitis C at the Sir Ka-shing LI GBM,KBE building of St.Michael's Teachimg hospital.
Advised testing 48-68 age group. (Many used IV drugs between 1945 - 1965)
50% carriers not identified.
1-3% Worldwide infection.
60-70% show slow disease progress over 30 years
20- 30% develop cirrhosis in 15-40 years
<5% develop cirrhosis in 5-10 years.
Increased prevalence of Liver cancer due to Hep.C.