Vaccination Campaigns Reduce Hepatitis B Infection Rate
Vaccination campaigns have contributed to reducing the hepatitis B infection rate by 20 times among younger generations in Jordan.
Hepatitis B virus is a viral infection that affects the liver and can cause liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Estimates from 2022 suggest that 254 million people worldwide live with chronic hepatitis B infection, which claims more than 800,000 lives annually.
Those infected are at risk of developing liver cirrhosis or liver cancer during their lifetime, with a likelihood ranging from 30-40%. A study published in the Journal of Viral Hepatitis analyzed a national database containing over 40,000 tests for hepatitis B conducted in Jordan between 2010 and 2024.
The research, a first for Jordan, measured the prevalence rate, infection rates, recovery rates, and long-term trends.
Author's summary: Vaccination reduces hepatitis B infection rate in Jordan.
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