Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	106940
Country	United States

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Trends in viral hepatitis-related mortality in the United States from 1999 to 2022: A retrospective study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Lizette Ahlers, Benjamin Kash, Taylor Billion, Mohsin Mirza and Abubakar Tauseef
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Corresponding Author	Lizette Ahlers, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, 2616 Burt St, Omaha, NE 68178, United States. lizetteahlers@creighton.edu
Key Words	Viral hepatitis; Mortality; Trends; Hepatitis; Center for disease control wonder database
Core Tip	This study examines disparities in viral hepatitis-related mortality across gender, racial/ethnic, age-group and geographical groups in the United States from 1999 to 2022. Various factors have contributed to the decrease in viral hepatitis-related mortality during this time such as direct-acting antivirals in the treatment for hepatitis C virus, and vaccinations in the prevention of hepatitis B virus. However, social determinants of health have contributed to persistent mortality, and in some cases increases in mortality, despite prevention and treatment options, emphasizing the need for targeted public health interventions.
Citation	Ahlers L, Kash B, Billion T, Mirza M, Tauseef A. Trends in viral hepatitis-related mortality in the United States from 1999 to 2022: A retrospective study. World J Hepatol 2025; In press

Received	2025-03-11 10:00
Peer-Review Started	2025-03-13 00:27
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Return for Revision	2025-03-24 10:22
Revised	2025-04-06 21:09
Second Decision	2025-05-07 02:46
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-05-07 13:45
Articles in Press	2025-05-07 13:45
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-04-10 16:22
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ISSN	1948-5182 (online)
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