Exploring the landscape of viral hepatitis: A comprehensive retrospective analysis of mortality trends and disparities in the United States (1999-2020).

ABSTRACT: Viral hepatitis (VH) remains a leading cause of preventable mortality in the United States (US). Despite advancements in antiviral therapies, disparities in VH-related mortality persist across demographic, racial, and geographic groups. This study analyzes trends in VH-related mortality among US adults between 1999 and 2020 to identify high-risk subgroups and inform public health interventions. This retrospective cohort study analyzed VH-related deaths among US adults (≥25 years). Data were obtained from the CDC WONDER database, with cases identified using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) codes B15-B19. Age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs) were calculated per 1,00,000 individuals and stratified by age, gender, race and geographi

SUBMITTER: Idrees U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12622696 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature