Who Is Affected by Hepatitis B
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Hepatitis B is one of the most easily spread (contagious) forms of viral hepatitis , which include hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.
About 38,000 new hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections occurred in the United States in 2009. footnote 1
About 1.2 million Americans have long-term (chronic) hepatitis B, and many acquired their infection in childhood. footnote 1
In the U.S., hepatitis B is most common in people ages 25 to 44. footnote 1 People at greatest risk for HBV infection are those who inject illegal drugs, those who have more than one sex partner, and men who have sex with men. footnote 2
Each year, about 3,000 people die in the U.S. from illnesses related to HBV infection. footnote 1
Worldwide, chronic HBV infection is a major cause of chronic liver disease and liver cancer.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012). Hepatitis B FAQs for health professionals. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HBV/HBVfaq.htm.
American Academy of Pediatrics (2009). Hepatitis B. In LK Pickering et al., eds., Red Book: 2009 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, 28th ed., pp. 337-356. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.
Specialist Medical Reviewer W. Thomas London, MD - Hepatology
Current as ofMarch 3, 2017
Current as of: March 3, 2017
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & W. Thomas London, MD - Hepatology