One of the most common diseases in the world is the Hepatitis C virus. The blood infection is often called the silent killer; more than half of people who carry the virus don’t even know that they have it. Hepatitis C can remain dormant for decades, and an estimated 40% of jail and prison populations are infected with the virus. Reporter Louis A. Scott brings us this story about prisoners at San Quentin living with Hepatitis C.
THOMAS HOLMES: Man, let's keep this real. This is the first time in my life that I've thought about ending it all. You know what I'm saying?
KALW has partnered with radio producers inside California's oldest prison to bring you the San Quentin Prison Report, a series of stories focusing on the experiences of these men, written and produced by those living inside the prison's walls. You can find more stories from the San Quentin Prison Report here.
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