Temporal and geospatial patterns of hepatitis C virus prevalence: a longitudinal examination using national health insurance service data in the Republic of Korea (2005–2022)
Over 18 years, a notable decline in HCV prevalence was observed in Korea, although this trend exhibited regional disparities. To effectively achieve the WHO hepatitis elimination goals by 2030, targeted interventions should prioritize areas with persistent or emerging prevalence.
Authors
- Moran Ki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8892-7104)
- Hwa Young Choi
Institutions
- National Cancer Center (US)
- National Cancer Center (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21777-6
- Primary Topic
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Health Insurance Service