Table 1.
Hepatitis C estimated prevalence and number infected by WHO Region. Source: Weekly Epidemiological Record. N° 49, 10 December 1999, WHO
| WHO Region | Total Population (Millions) | Hepatitis C prevalence Rate % | Infected Population (Millions) | Number-of countries by WHO Region where data are not available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 602 | 5.3 | 31.9 | 12 |
| Americas | 785 | 1.7 | 13.1 | 7 |
| Eastern Mediterranean | 466 | 4.6 | 21.3 | 7 |
| Europe | 858 | 1.03 | 8.9 | 19 |
| South-East Asia | 1 500 | 2.15 | 32.3 | 3 |
| Western Pacific | 1 600 | 3.9 | 62.2 | 11 |
| Total | 5 811 | 3.1 | 169.7 | 57 |