2022 saw a 6% decline in new US hepatitis C infections after a decade of increases.
2022 saw a 6% decline in new US hepatitis C infections, marking a surprise improvement after a decade of steady increases. Experts are uncertain if this decline is a statistical blip or the start of a downward trend, and will need 2023 and 2024 data to understand the situation. While infection rates have decreased for white Americans, they continue to rise in Black, Latino, and Native American communities.
April 03, 2024
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