Hepatitis B in Canada: 2019 surveillance data

In 2019, there were 4,912 hepatitis B cases reported for a rate of 13.1 per 100,000 people. From 2018 to 2019, the rate of acute hepatitis B decreased by 10%. From 2018 to 2019, the rate of chronic hepatitis B decreased by 8%. From 2016 to 2019, the total reported rates of chronic hepatitis B decreased.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 18:58 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 18:58 (UTC)
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title_fr L’hépatite B au Canada : Données de surveillance de 2019
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