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ArticleWorld journal of hepatology2025

Trends in viral hepatitis-related mortality in the United States from 1999 to 2022: A retrospective study.

Lizette Ahlers, Benjamin Kash, Taylor Billion, Mohsin Mirza, Abubakar Tauseef

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Lizette AhlersDepartment of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68178, United States. lizetteahlers@creighton.edu.
Benjamin KashDepartment of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68178, United States.
Taylor BillionDepartment of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68178, United States.
Mohsin MirzaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68178, United States.
Abubakar TauseefDepartment of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68178, United States.

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Abstract

backgroundViral hepatitis is characterized by a group of hepatotropic viruses that contribute to high rates of liver disease and mortality. It is well-documented that viral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer and liver failure, with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C being the most common viruses associated with these outcomes.

aimTo study viral hepatitis-related mortality trends from 1999 to 2022, focusing on gender, race/ethnicity, age, region, and urban/rural classifications.

methodsWe used the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research database to identify viral hepatitis-related deaths in the United States from 1999 to 2022. Data on demographic and regional information were analyzed and stratified by gender, race/ethnicity, age, regional, and urban rural classifications. Using the Joinpoint Regression Program (version 4.9.0.0 used, available from the National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland) the annual percentage change (APC) and average APC (AAPC) were calculated with 95%CI for extracted Age Adjusted Mortality Rates (AAMR).

resultsFrom 1999 to 2022, there were 389916 viral hepatitis-related deaths in the United States. The overall AAMR increased from 1999 to 2013 (APC: 3.20%; 95%CI: 2.54-3.99;

conclusionThis study found significant racial, ethnic, and geographical disparities in viral hepatitis AAMR. Key factors for mortality reduction include patient education, screening, and access to hepatitis vaccination and treatment.

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Center for disease control wonder databaseHepatitisMortalityTrendsViral hepatitis

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PMCPMC12149893

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