Table 1 Positive responses to risk factors questions

Major surgery/bleeding prior 1992

57 (15.1)

Acupuncture, tattoo or piercing without disposable devices ^a

55 (14.6)

Icterus

28 (7.4)

Liver disease other than cancer

23(6.1)

Transfusion prior 1992 ^b

20 (5.3)

Relatives with viral hepatitis

18 (4.8)

Grand prematurity or serious health problem at birth

13(3.5)

Birth or medical care in countries at risk

10(2.7)

Transplantation prior 1992^a

6 (1.6)

Blood derived product prior 1988 ^a

5(1.3)

Hemodialysis

2(0.5)

Intravenous drug

1(0.3)

HIV+ ^a

1(0.3)

One or more risk factor

165 (44.0)