Hepatitis C in USA and in relation to age

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People born between1945-1965 are 5 times more likely to be infected with the Hep C virus.

Of all people currently diagnosed with the virus, 75% of them were born during those years.

Hepatitis C infection is the leading cause of liver cancer and the number one reason for liver transplantation in USA

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/

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