Viral Hepatitis

Slide 3b. Incidence of Acute, Symptomatic Hepatitis B by Age Group — United States, 1990–2008

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Slide 3b Historically, acute, symptomatic hepatitis B rates have differed by age; the highest rates were observed among persons aged 15-44 years; the lowest rates were among persons aged < 15 years. In 2008, rates were highest for persons aged 25-44 years (2.6 cases per 100,000 population); the lowest rates were among children < 15 years (0.02 cases per 100,000 population).

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Content source: Division of Viral Hepatitis, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention

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