Interaction between hepatitis B, hepatitis C and smoking in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Yahya ShadiBahram HeshmatiJalal Poorolajal

Published in: Journal of public health (Oxford, England) (2023)

Our findings indicate a significant interaction between HBV, HCV and smoking in the development of HCC and highlight the importance of addressing smoking cessation and viral hepatitis prevention and treatment as potential strategies for reducing HCC.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
replacement therapy
hepatitis c virus
hepatitis b virus
sars cov
risk assessment
human health
climate change
hiv infected