Epidemiology of Hepatitis B in Saudi Arabia from 2006 to 2021.

Ibrahim G AlghamdiRahaf M AlghamdiMohamed S AlghamdiAtheer M AlghamdiMurad I AlghamdiZiyad I AlghamdiKhalil S Alghamdi

Published in: Hepatic medicine : evidence and research (2023)

This study highlights diverse acute Hepatitis B infection rates across Saudi regions, with higher rates in Qunfudah, Jeddah, Tabuk, and Taif, and lower rates in Hail, Qurayyat, Jouf, and Hafr AL-Baten. Predominance among ages 45+, followed by 15-44, and lowest in 0-14 age groups was observed. Gender variations showed notably higher rates in Saudi and non-Saudi males. The notably higher prevalence among Saudi nationals implies key considerations for public health strategies.

Keyphrases

saudi arabia
public health
risk factors
liver failure
respiratory failure
intensive care unit
global health