A Syringe Prescription Program to Prevent Infectious Disease and Improve Health of Injection Drug Us...
A Syringe Prescription Program to Prevent Infectious Disease and Improve Health of Injection Drug Users
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United States: Springer Nature B.V
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United States: Springer Nature B.V
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Injection drug users (IDUs) are at increased risk for many health problems, including acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B and C. These risks are compounded by barriers in obtaining legal, sterile syringes and in accessing necessary medical care. In 1999, we established the first-ever syringe prescription program in Pro...
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A Syringe Prescription Program to Prevent Infectious Disease and Improve Health of Injection Drug Users
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3456147
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1099-3460
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10.1093/jurban/jth092
