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.
April 07, 2024
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