Chronic Liver Disease Among Two American Indian Patient Populations in the Southwestern United States, 2000-2003

Stephanie R. Bialek; John T. Redd; Audrey Lynch; Tara M. Vogt; Sharon K. Lewis; Charlton Wilson; Beth P. Bell

doi:10.1097/mcg.0b013e318054492a

Abstract

Alcohol-related liver disease and hepatitis C were the most commonly identified etiologies among these American Indian patients with chronic liver disease in clinical care. Identifying American Indian and Alaska Native patients with chronic liver disease and providing treatment are critical for reducing disease burden.

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MedicineEtiologyChronic liver diseaseLiver diseaseCirrhosisAlcoholic liver diseaseInternal medicineHepatitis CHepatitis BHepatitisGastroenterologyDisease

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Year: 2008
Type: article
Volume: 42
Issue: 7
Pages: 849-854
Citations: 39
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                                    Stephanie R. Bialek, 
                                
                                    John T. Redd, 
                                
                                    Audrey Lynch
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2008). 
                            Chronic Liver Disease Among Two American Indian Patient Populations in the Southwestern United States, 2000-2003. 
                            Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
                            , 42
                            (7)
                            , 849-854.
                            https://doi.org/10.1097/mcg.0b013e318054492a
                        

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DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e318054492a