Last I heard Russia did have the highest incidence of heroin usage in Europe, so that’s likely a factor.
Likely not many needle exchanges there. But if it was from intravenous drug use, one would expect hepatitis c to be even higher, as it is here in the US with such addicts. Especially the ones of the older generations, like 60s to 70 years old now or so.
Last I heard Russia did have the highest incidence of heroin usage in Europe, so that’s likely a factor.
Likely not many needle exchanges there. But if it was from intravenous drug use, one would expect hepatitis c to be even higher, as it is here in the US with such addicts. Especially the ones of the older generations, like 60s to 70 years old now or so.