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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • Hepatitis C significantly impacts health, productivity, and healthcare costs in Spain.
  • The Spanish Ministry of Health (MSCBS) implemented a strategic plan for hepatitis C management (PEAHC) in 2015, but it lacks a screening component.
  • The MSCBS established criteria for population screening programs, evaluating disease, test, and diagnostic/treatment factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess if scientific evidence supports hepatitis C fulfilling the MSCBS criteria for a national population screening strategy.
  • Evaluate the disease's burden and suitability for screening within the Spanish healthcare system.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a literature search to gather scientific evidence for each MSCBS criterion.
  • Focused on data relevant to implementing a population screening plan for hepatitis C in Spain.

Main Results:

  • Sufficient scientific evidence was identified confirming hepatitis C meets the MSCBS criteria.
  • The findings indicate that hepatitis C is a suitable candidate for a population screening program.

Conclusions:

  • Based on available scientific evidence, hepatitis C in Spain meets the established criteria for population screening.
  • This supports the consideration of implementing a national screening plan to address the disease's impact.