Figure 2.5 – Acute Hepatitis B: Case Rates by Sex

Rates^* of reported cases^† of acute hepatitis B, by sex — United States, 2007–2022

Source: CDC, National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System.

* Rates per 100,000 population. Beginning in 2021, single-race population estimates are used for rate calculations. For prior years, bridged-race population estimates are used.

† Reported confirmed cases. For the case definition, see Acute Hepatitis B.

Summary

The rates of reported cases of acute hepatitis B were consistently higher among males than among females during 2007-2022. During 2011-2019, rates remained relatively stable among males and females and declined in 2020. During 2021-2022, the rates of acute hepatitis B remained stable among females (0.5 cases per 100,000 population) and slightly increased among males (0.8 cases per 100,000 population).