Spatiotemporal evolution of HCV burden among women of reproductive age: a multinational age-period-cohort analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To study the epidemiology and trends of HCV infection among women aged 15-49, this research aims to inform public health strategies and reduce its global impact by addressing maternal and child transmission risks.

Design

This research analyzed GBD data (1990-2021) on HCV in women aged 15-49, examining ASIR, ASPR, ASMR, and ASDR trends by region and age. APC and Bayesian models predicted future trajectories to guide public health policies.

Results

From 1990 to 2021, the global burden of hepatitis C virus (HCV) among women aged 15 - 49 witnessed a downward trend. The incidence rate (5.46 per 100,000) and mortality rate (0.068 per 100,000) of acute HCV were notably lower than those of chronic HCV, which stood at an incidence rate of 29.92 per 100,000 and a mort

SUBMITTER: Ying Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317561 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature