Know More Hepatitis
People born from 1945-1965 are 5x more likely to have Hepatitis C.
While anyone can get Hepatitis C, people born during these years are five times more likely to have Hepatitis C than other adults. That’s why CDC recommends everyone born from 1945-1965 get tested for Hepatitis C.
75% of people with Hepatitis C were born from 1945-1965
An estimated 2.4 million people are living with hepatitis C in the United States.
Hepatitis C can cause liver damage and liver failure.
Over time, chronic Hepatitis C can cause serious health problems including liver damage, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. In fact, Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer and the #1 cause of liver transplants.
Many people can get lifesaving care and treatment.
Knowing you have Hepatitis C can help you make important decisions about your health. Successful treatments can eliminate the virus from the body and prevent liver damage, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer.
Page last reviewed: November 2, 2018
