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Hepatitis C and Opioid Injection Rose Dramatically in Younger Americans From 2004 to 2014

• Among people aged 18 to 29, HCV increased by 400% and admission for opioid injection by 622%
• Among people aged 30 to 39, HCV increased by 325% and admission for opioid injection by 83%

Last Posted: Jul 19, 2018

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