Hepatitis C yearly deaths per 100,000 population
Last updated on Thursday, 10 April 2025 at 03:30pm
Summary
- Topic
- Hepatitis-C
- Category
- headline
- API name
hepatitis-c_headline_HCVmortalityLatest
Rationale
Hepatitis C virus-related mortality is an important measure as it monitors whether services are promptly diagnosing and treating people living with hepatitis C. Prompt diagnosis and treatment reduces the number of deaths related to hepatitis C virus by ensuring early clearance of the infection before it can cause damage to the liver.
Definition
This metric shows the annual number of death registrations from hepatitis C virus-related End-Stage Liver Disease (ESLD) and/or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in England, per 100,000 population.
Methodology
Deaths are based on the year they were registered.
The number of deaths per year where hepatitis C is mentioned on the death certificate along with codes and text entries for ESLD and/or HCC are used to calculate the rate per 100,000 population using Office for National Statistics (ONS) mid-year population estimates for England.
Caveats
Death registrations for England are those where hepatitis C is mentioned on the death certificate and excludes deaths registered in England where the deceased’s usual residence is outside of England.
Hepatitis C related End-Stage Liver Disease is defined by codes or text entries for ascites, bleeding oesophageal varices, hepato-renal syndrome, hepatic encephalopathy, or hepatic failure.