2022 observed a 6% decline in US hepatitis C infections, first drop in over a decade, but saw varying trends among racial groups.

2022 saw a 6% decline in US hepatitis C infections, the first drop in over a decade. Experts are uncertain if this is a temporary fluctuation or a sign of a downward trend. Hepatitis C rates did not decrease uniformly, with infections rising in Black, Latino, and Native American communities. The availability of 2023 and 2024 data will provide further insights for public health officials.