Medscape April 24, 2024
The number of deaths from viral hepatitis worldwide increased from 1.1 million in 2019 to 1.3 million in 2022. These figures equate to approximately 3500 deaths per day due to the disease, which is the second leading cause of mortality from infectious agents globally.
These data are part of the recently released Global Hepatitis Report 2024, which was published by the World Health Organization (WHO) during the World Hepatitis Summit in Lisbon, Portugal.
The report reveals that despite advances in diagnostic tools and treatment options, global treatment rates and coverage for detection tests have stagnated.
“This report paints a concerning picture: Despite global progress in preventing hepatitis infections, deaths are increasing because very few people with hepatitis are being diagnosed...
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