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Diseases » Chronic Hepatitis C » Prevalence
 

Prevalence and Incidence of Chronic Hepatitis C

Prevalance of Chronic Hepatitis C:

Almost 4 million Americans have antibodies indicating infection or prior exposure (NIDDK). ... see also overview of Chronic Hepatitis C.

Prevalance Rate:

approx 1 in 68 or 1.47% or 4 million people in USA [Source statistic for calcuation: "Almost 4 million Americans have antibodies indicating infection or prior exposure (NIDDK)." -- see also general information about data sources]

Prevalance of Chronic Hepatitis C:

Almost 4 million Americans, or 1.8 percent of the U.S. population, have antibody to HCV (anti-HCV), indicating ongoing or previous infection with the virus. (Source: excerpt from Chronic Hepatitis C Current Disease Management: NIDDK) ... It is estimated that there are between 2 and 5 million HCV chronic carriers. (Source: excerpt from Hepatitis: NWHIC)

More Statistics about Chronic Hepatitis C:

  • Deaths and related statistics
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    About prevalence and incidence statistics:

    The term 'prevalence' of Chronic Hepatitis C usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Chronic Hepatitis C at any given time. The term 'incidence' of Chronic Hepatitis C refers to the annual diagnosis rate, or the number of new cases of Chronic Hepatitis C diagnosed each year. Hence, these two statistics types can differ: a short-lived disease like flu can have high annual incidence but low prevalence, but a life-long disease like diabetes has a low annual incidence but high prevalence. For more information see about prevalence and incidence statistics.


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