The Dynamics of Incidence of Chronic Hepatitis B and C in the Population of Almaty city for 2001-2014

Abstract

The results of a retrospective epidemiological analysis revealed a sharp decline in the incidence of acute hepatitis B among the entire population of Almaty and the absence of acute hepatitis B, acute hepatitis C and chronic hepatitis C among children under 14 years of age. We found an increased incidence of chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C among the population of Almaty. Assessment of the hepatitis C incidence by the cumulative indices more objectively reflects the epidemiological situation for this disease.

Keywords

• hepatitis B virus
• hepatitis C virus
• morbidity
• cumulative indices