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Hepatitis C in Poland in 2013.
Natalia Parda1, Magdalena Rosińska1, Małgorzata Stępień1
1Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Public Health-National Institute of Hygiene in Warsaw.
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|August 3, 2015
Summary
Hepatitis C (HCV) infections and mortality are increasing in Poland, with 2013 data showing a 15-16% rise in reported cases. This highlights a growing societal burden from undiagnosed chronic HCV infections.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Hepatitis C (HCV) surveillance in Poland began in 1997, but registered cases may not reflect true incidence due to asymptomatic chronic infections and testing practices.
- Changes in HCV case notification regulations can also impact reported data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the epidemiological situation of Hepatitis C in Poland during 2013.
- To analyze trends in HCV incidence and mortality by comparing 2013 data with previous years.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of aggregated data from Poland's routine surveillance system for infectious diseases in 2013.
- Inclusion of mortality data from the Central Statistical Office.
Main Results:
- In 2013, 2,705 HCV infections (incidence 7.03/100,000) were reported, a 15% increase from 2012. 35 co-infections with HCV and HBV were noted.
- 2,641 cases (incidence 6.86/100,000) meeting the 2009 definition were registered, a 16% rise from 2012.
- 175 fatal HCV cases were reported, with only 2 attributed to acute infection.
Conclusions:
- The societal burden of undiagnosed and untreated chronic HCV infections is increasing in Poland.
- Rising HCV mortality and incidence of symptomatic chronic hepatitis C indicate a worsening public health challenge.
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