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Hepatitis B WHO target for hepatitis B related deaths per 100,000 population per year

Last updated on Thursday, 20 November 2025 at 03:50pm

Summary

Topic
Hepatitis-B
Category
deaths
API name
hepatitis-b_deaths_deathRatebyYearTargetWHO

Rationale

This metric shows the WHO target of death rate less than 4 deaths from hepatitis B related illness per year per 100,000 population. Monitoring hepatitis B-related mortality helps to monitor the impacts of whether individuals living with hepatitis B are promptly diagnosed, engaged with care, and have access to treatment when eligible.

Definition

A WHO target of fewer than 4 deaths per 100,000 population from hepatitis B related illness over a year.

Methodology

The target is based on the WHO Global Health Sector Strategy on Viral Hepatitis (2022-2030) which aims to reduce hepatitis B related deaths by 65% by 2030 compared with 2015 levels. National mortality data for England are compared with this WHO target to assess progress towards elimination.

Caveats

The WHO target is global and may be different to national reporting targets. Mortality data depend on accurate recording of hepatitis B as a cause of death. Small numbers of deaths can lead to yearly changes in rates. Improvements in diagnosis and coding may affect long-term trends.

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