This is a glossary of terms used by people working in the drugs field, drawn up by the Scottish Drugs Forum. It covers some of the specialised and contentious language used in the field. We have included it in the resource library as it may be helpful to those who work in health services who are less familiar with some of the language and terms used by colleagues and partners in drug services.
Hepatitis C in the UK - 2012 Report
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The most recent national estimates in 2012 suggested that around 216,000 individuals were chronically infected with hepatitis C (HCV) in the UK. Both hospital admissions and deaths from HCV-related end stage liver disease (ESLD) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are continuing to rise. In England, statistical modelling predicts that 15,840 individuals will be living with HCV-related cirrhosis or HCC in England in 2020 if left untreated.
This Health Protection Agency report presents data on preventing infection, raising awareness, testing, diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C in England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland for 2012.
