Grant ID | PP180086 |
Awarded On | August 24, 2018 |
Title | Liver Cancer Prevention among those with Experiences of Homelessness |
Program | Prevention |
Award Mechanism | Evidence-Based Prevention Programs and Services |
Institution/Organization | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston |
Principal Investigator/Program Director | Vanessa R Schick |
Cancer Sites | Gallbladder, Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct |
Contracted Amount | $1,159,751 |
Lay Summary |
Mortality due to liver cancer is increasing at a rate that is faster than any other cancer with an incidence rate that is the second fastest growing of all cancers, increasing 56% from 2003-2012. Among individuals with liver cancer, hepatitis is estimated to be a contributing factor in 65-78% of the cases, making prevention and treatment of Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) one of the most effective ways to reduce liver cancer. Relative to the national prevalence rate of 1.6-2.1%, studies have found HCV prevalence rates among the homeless range from 22-69%. HBV risk is similarly high with HBV rates among the homeless ranging from 23-40%. Although vaccination for ... |