Summary As much as ten to twenty percent of Asian Americans carry a virus that can cause devastating liver damage. The virus is Hepatitis B, and there are ways to slow or stop its steady attack on the liver. Yet only a fraction of those who know they are infected get the treatment they need. In this edition of Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, we look at what's keeping patients from seeking treatment and why it truly is a matter of life or death.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Ellen Marguerite Cullivan Carlos Pagan Mubin Syed Sumeet Patel
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Aug 22, 2007
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Information Television Network
Summary As much as ten to twenty percent of Asian Americans carry a virus that can cause devastating liver damage. The virus is Hepatitis B, and there are ways to slow or stop its steady attack on the liver. Yet only a fraction of those who know they are infected get the treatment they need. In this edition of Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, we look at what's keeping patients from seeking treatment and why it truly is a matter of life or death.
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Aug 22, 2007
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Information Television Network