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  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Health Policy

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  • Canada committed to the World Health Organization's 2030 hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination targets in 2016.
  • The majority of Canada's HCV burden resides within five key populations.
  • These populations face unique barriers to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the current state of the HCV epidemic in Canada.
  • To highlight the disproportionate impact of HCV on specific vulnerable groups.
  • To inform the development of a comprehensive HCV elimination strategy.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article.
  • It synthesizes existing data on HCV epidemiology in Canada.
  • It focuses on the challenges and needs of disproportionately affected populations.

Main Results:

  • Baby Boomers require screening due to risks of cirrhosis and liver cancer.
  • People who inject drugs (PWID) face mortality from HCV, acquisition, and co-infections, necessitating harm reduction and syndemic approaches.
  • Indigenous populations, immigrants, and incarcerated individuals require culturally appropriate, wellness-based, and accessible services for effective HCV management.

Conclusions:

  • Achieving the 2030 HCV elimination targets necessitates a comprehensive framework addressing prevention, care, and treatment for vulnerable populations.
  • Integrated, syndemic-based solutions are crucial, particularly for PWID facing the opioid crisis.
  • Culturally sensitive and accessible services are essential for Indigenous peoples, immigrants, and those in the justice system to reduce HCV burden and mortality.