How common is hep C?
If you are living with hepatitis C, it may help to know you are not alone. There are up to 200 million people world wide and up to 600,000 individuals* in the UK thought to be living with hepatitis C. These are estimates based on the data collected by experts so far but the real figure is not known.
Other European countries have similar or higher levels of infection. Hepatitis C is a national and international challenge to healthcare and prevention. It is a major concern for anyone writing or delivering health or prevention strategies in the UK, Europe and beyond.
*RCPE UK Hepatitis C Consensus Conference 2004