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Appendix - prevalence of hepatitis C in the world

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Appendix - prevalence of hepatitis C in the world

As of 2013, World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that about 170 million people (around 3% of the world's population) are infected with HCV. Africa has the highest prevalence of HCV infection (5.9%).

Topic:
Hepatitis
Target audience:
General
Service area:
National
Published:
December 2013
Last reviewed:
July 2024
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