Incidence and risk factors of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with hepatitis C who achieved a sustained virological response through direct-acting antiviral agents among the working population in Japan.

The HCC suppressing effect after SVR through DAA treatment is equivalent to that of IFN treatment in patients in the working population. Intensive follow-up is required after SVR with DAA treatment in Japanese workers with these risk factors to ensure the promotion of health and employment support.