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Statistics About The Most Chronic Bloodborne Disease In Us
The most chronic bloodborne disease in the US, hepatitis C, affects approximately 2.4 million individuals.
In the following blog post, we will examine key statistics related to hepatitis C, the most chronic bloodborne disease in the United States. From the increasing incidence rates and the importance of early intervention to the impact on vulnerable populations and the potential for life-saving treatments, these statistics shed light on the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and access to care in the fight against hepatitis C.
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"Awareness campaigns are critical for increasing hepatitis C screening rates."
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"Incidence of acute hepatitis C has increased fourfold from 2009 to 2018."
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"Early antiviral therapy is crucial to prevent liver disease progression."
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"Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver transplants in the United States."
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"Hepatitis C disproportionately affects marginalized and vulnerable populations."
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"New infections are largely driven by the opioid crisis and associated needle sharing."
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"Approximately 15,000 Americans die each year from hepatitis C-related liver diseases."
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"Direct-acting antiviral medications can cure more than 95% of people with hepatitis C."
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"Over 1 million people globally die each year from hepatitis C complications."
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"The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for hepatitis C in all adults aged 18 to 79."
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"About 2.4 million people in the U.S. are living with hepatitis C."
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"Hepatitis C causes more deaths in the United States than any other infectious disease reported to the CDC."
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"Approximately 75%–85% of people who become infected with hepatitis C virus develop chronic infection."
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"50%–75% of people with chronic hepatitis C are unaware they are infected."
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"Hepatitis C is the most common bloodborne infection in the United States."
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"Universal hepatitis C screening could save thousands of lives annually."
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"Chronic hepatitis C may lead to liver cirrhosis or liver cancer."
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"Baby boomers (born 1945-1965) are five times more likely to have hepatitis C."
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"Injection drug use is the primary risk factor for new hepatitis C infections."
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"The cost of hepatitis C treatment can exceed $84,000 for a 12-week course."