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Hepatitis C Virus: estimated prevalence and number infected; by WHO Region
| WHO Region | Total Population (Millions) | Hepatitis C Virus prevalence rate (%) | Infected Population (Millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 602 | 5.3 | 31.9 |
| Americas | 785 | 1.7 | 13.1 |
| South-East Asia | 1,500 | 2.15 | 32.3 |
| Eastern Mediterranean | 466 | 4.6 | 21.3 |
| Europe | 858 | 1.03 | 8.9 |
| Western Pacific | 1,600 | 3.9 | 62.2 |
| Total | 5,811 | 3.1 | 169.7 |
