Hepatitis C Statistics

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Hepatitis C Statistics

It is estimated that about 4 million people in the United States are infected with hepatitis C, which is about 2% of the population. This makes hepatitis C much more common than HIV infection. About 2.7 million Americans had chronic hepatitis C infection in the early 1990s, which means they could not clear the virus on their own. This number is expected to increase to 10.8 million in the next 10 to 12 years. Each year, there are about 35,000 cases of acute hepatitis C. Chronic hepatitis C infection is more common in certain groups, such as the homeless, Vietnam War veterans, the prison population, and hemophiliacs. The incidence is high in these groups because they are more likely to have the hepatitis C risk factors. The highest rates of HCV infection are among IV drug users--70% to 90% of IV drug users have HCV infection. Hepatitis C and Veterans The prevalence of hepatitis C is higher among veterans than in the general population, particularly among Vietnam War veterans. Of 325,000 veterans tested for HCV from 1998 through 2000 as part of a national screening program, 20%, or 65,000, were found to be HCV positive. If you are a veteran and think you might be at risk for hepatitis C, ask your doctor about getting tested for hepatitis C. In some cases, the diagnosis can be related to military duty and treatment may be covered by VA benefits. Back to Top Hepatitis C and Hemophiliacs Hemophiliacs are at higher risk than the general population for all bloodborne infections because they regularly receive blood transfusions and blood products such as clotting factor. In 1987, viral inactivation procedures were instituted in all blood banks. These procedures have largely eliminated receipt of blood products as a source of HCV infection. However, hemophiliacs who received factor concentrate before this time may be at high-risk for hepatitis C. Hepatitis C and the Prison Population/The Homeless The rate of hepatitis C infection is higher in the prison population than in the general population, with estimates ranging from 28% to 67%. This is probably due to the fact that injection drug use is very common among those who are in prison. In fact, about 80% of the nation's estimated 1.7 million IV drug users have been through the prison system. And 80% of those in prison admit to having used illegal drugs; about 1 in 4 have injected illegal drugs. Hepatitis C is also very common in the homeless population, again due to the presence of hepatitis C risk factors such as injection drug use and high-risk sexual behavior. A study of homeless adults in the Los Angeles area found that 22% were infected with the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C and HIV-Positive People About one third of people with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS), primarily those who acquired HIV through injection drug use or through a blood transfusion, are also infected with the hepatitis C virus. Because hepatitis C infection can become serious very quickly in HIV-positive people, they should be tested for HCV. http://www.allabouthepatitisc.com/readytolearn/about/statistics.jsp

Hepatitis C Statistics

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Hepatitis C Statistics

It is estimated that about 4 million people in the United States are infected with hepatitis C, which is about 2% of the population. This makes hepatitis C much more common than HIV infection. About 2.7 million Americans had chronic hepatitis C infection in the early 1990s, which means they could not clear the virus on their own. This number is expected to increase to 10.8 million in the next 10 to 12 years. Each year, there are about 35,000 cases of acute hepatitis C. Chronic hepatitis C infection is more common in certain groups, such as the homeless, Vietnam War veterans, the prison population, and hemophiliacs. The incidence is high in these groups because they are more likely to have the hepatitis C risk factors. The highest rates of HCV infection are among IV drug users--70% to 90% of IV drug users have HCV infection. Hepatitis C and Veterans The prevalence of hepatitis C is higher among veterans than in the general population, particularly among Vietnam War veterans. Of 325,000 veterans tested for HCV from 1998 through 2000 as part of a national screening program, 20%, or 65,000, were found to be HCV positive. If you are a veteran and think you might be at risk for hepatitis C, ask your doctor about getting tested for hepatitis C. In some cases, the diagnosis can be related to military duty and treatment may be covered by VA benefits. Back to Top Hepatitis C and Hemophiliacs Hemophiliacs are at higher risk than the general population for all bloodborne infections because they regularly receive blood transfusions and blood products such as clotting factor. In 1987, viral inactivation procedures were instituted in all blood banks. These procedures have largely eliminated receipt of blood products as a source of HCV infection. However, hemophiliacs who received factor concentrate before this time may be at high-risk for hepatitis C. Hepatitis C and the Prison Population/The Homeless The rate of hepatitis C infection is higher in the prison population than in the general population, with estimates ranging from 28% to 67%. This is probably due to the fact that injection drug use is very common among those who are in prison. In fact, about 80% of the nation's estimated 1.7 million IV drug users have been through the prison system. And 80% of those in prison admit to having used illegal drugs; about 1 in 4 have injected illegal drugs. Hepatitis C is also very common in the homeless population, again due to the presence of hepatitis C risk factors such as injection drug use and high-risk sexual behavior. A study of homeless adults in the Los Angeles area found that 22% were infected with the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C and HIV-Positive People About one third of people with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS), primarily those who acquired HIV through injection drug use or through a blood transfusion, are also infected with the hepatitis C virus. Because hepatitis C infection can become serious very quickly in HIV-positive people, they should be tested for HCV. http://www.allabouthepatitisc.com/readytolearn/about/statistics.jsp

What Is Hepatitis C?

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What Is Hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C is a liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The virus enters the liver cells, uses the cell's inner genetic machinery to make copies of itself, which then infect more cells. In about 15% of cases, hepatitis C infection is acute, meaning it is cleared spontaneously by the body and there are no long-term consequences. Unfortunately, in the majority of cases (85%), the infection becomes chronic and slowly damages the liver over many years. Over time, this liver damage can lead to cirrhosis (or scarring) of the liver, end-stage liver disease, and liver cancer. In the United States alone, hepatitis C affects about 4 million people, making it much more common than HIV infection. In fact, hepatitis C is the most common bloodborne infection in the United States. Hepatitis C Transmission Hepatitis C is spread through exposure to HCV-infected blood--this may occur through IV drug use, a transfusion with HCV-infected blood, contaminated hemodialysis equipment, high-risk sexual behavior, needlestick injuries, contaminated tattooing or body piercing equipment, and in other ways. If you think you or someone you know might be at risk for hepatitis C, find out about getting tested. Hepatitis C Symptoms People with hepatitis C infection usually do not have characteristic disease symptoms. Unlike other forms of viral hepatitis, hepatitis C infection usually does not result in jaundice. When symptoms do appear, they may be vague and include tiredness, stomach pain, and rash. Because HCV infection often has no symptoms, many people do not know they have hepatitis C and may be infecting others. The only way to know whether you have hepatitis C is to get a blood test for hepatitis C.

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What Is Hepatitis C?

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What Is Hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C is a liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The virus enters the liver cells, uses the cell's inner genetic machinery to make copies of itself, which then infect more cells. In about 15% of cases, hepatitis C infection is acute, meaning it is cleared spontaneously by the body and there are no long-term consequences. Unfortunately, in the majority of cases (85%), the infection becomes chronic and slowly damages the liver over many years. Over time, this liver damage can lead to cirrhosis (or scarring) of the liver, end-stage liver disease, and liver cancer. In the United States alone, hepatitis C affects about 4 million people, making it much more common than HIV infection. In fact, hepatitis C is the most common bloodborne infection in the United States. Hepatitis C Transmission Hepatitis C is spread through exposure to HCV-infected blood--this may occur through IV drug use, a transfusion with HCV-infected blood, contaminated hemodialysis equipment, high-risk sexual behavior, needlestick injuries, contaminated tattooing or body piercing equipment, and in other ways. If you think you or someone you know might be at risk for hepatitis C, find out about getting tested. Hepatitis C Symptoms People with hepatitis C infection usually do not have characteristic disease symptoms. Unlike other forms of viral hepatitis, hepatitis C infection usually does not result in jaundice. When symptoms do appear, they may be vague and include tiredness, stomach pain, and rash. Because HCV infection often has no symptoms, many people do not know they have hepatitis C and may be infecting others. The only way to know whether you have hepatitis C is to get a blood test for hepatitis C.

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All About Hepatitis C

This site, All About Hepatitis C, is designed to help you learn more about hepatitis C, including its causes, how hepatitis C is spread, its consequences, how to prevent hepatitis C, and how hepatitis C is diagnosed and treated.

All About Hepatitis C offers customized information to answer the specific questions that are most important to you, whether you just want to learn more about hepatitis C, you think you might be at risk for hepatitis C, or you have been diagnosed with hepatitis C and are wondering about the challenges facing you.

About Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus and affects approximately 4 million Americans, making it more common than HIV infection. Because hepatitis C often has no symptoms, many people do not know they have the disease and may be infecting others.

Hepatitis C Treatment

Much has been learned about hepatitis C in the last 10 years and today there are effective treatments available for chronic hepatitis C.

Hepatitis C Transmission

Hepatitis C is spread from person to person through exposure to infected blood. In the majority of people, the infection stays in the body for several years (known as a chronic infection) and slowly damages the liver.

Hepatitis C Consequences

Chronic hepatitis C can have serious consequences, including liver cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease, and even liver cancer. Chronic hepatitis C can be a serious disease if left untreated, but with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, the majority of patients can clear the infection and make a full recovery.

All About Hepatitis C

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All About Hepatitis C

This site, All About Hepatitis C, is designed to help you learn more about hepatitis C, including its causes, how hepatitis C is spread, its consequences, how to prevent hepatitis C, and how hepatitis C is diagnosed and treated.

All About Hepatitis C offers customized information to answer the specific questions that are most important to you, whether you just want to learn more about hepatitis C, you think you might be at risk for hepatitis C, or you have been diagnosed with hepatitis C and are wondering about the challenges facing you.

About Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus and affects approximately 4 million Americans, making it more common than HIV infection. Because hepatitis C often has no symptoms, many people do not know they have the disease and may be infecting others.

Hepatitis C Treatment

Much has been learned about hepatitis C in the last 10 years and today there are effective treatments available for chronic hepatitis C.

Hepatitis C Transmission

Hepatitis C is spread from person to person through exposure to infected blood. In the majority of people, the infection stays in the body for several years (known as a chronic infection) and slowly damages the liver.

Hepatitis C Consequences

Chronic hepatitis C can have serious consequences, including liver cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease, and even liver cancer. Chronic hepatitis C can be a serious disease if left untreated, but with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, the majority of patients can clear the infection and make a full recovery.