Multiple years of national case and mortality data for hepatitis A, B, and C, stratified by jurisdiction, demographics, and risk factors. The dataset underlies the CDC's HepTracker dashboard and is sourced from the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System and the National Vital Statistics System. It provides counts and rates to monitor trends and inform public health programs aimed at eliminating viral hepatitis.
Use Cases
- Analyze temporal trends in hepatitis case Counts and mortality Rates by Year and Character (e.g., jurisdiction, age group).
- Compare disease burden across demographics by stratifying Count and Rate data by Character fields like race, ethnicity, and sex.
- Investigate risk factors for acute infections by examining Event and Type data filtered for acute cases.
- Model the relationship between case Counts and mortality Rates across different jurisdictions and time periods.
Strengths
- Data sourced from authoritative U.S. national surveillance systems (NNDSS and NVSS).
- Includes stratified data by jurisdiction, race, ethnicity, age, and sex for detailed analysis.
- Covers multiple years, enabling longitudinal trend analysis for hepatitis A, B, and C.
Limitations
- Sample size and row count are unknown, limiting assessment of statistical power.
- Risk and exposure information is only available for acute infections, not chronic cases.
- Data completeness and potential reporting delays from state/local jurisdictions are not specified.
Provenance
- Source
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) via National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) and National Vital Statistics System (NVSS).
- Collection Method
- Case surveillance and vital statistics reporting from U.S. states and territories.
- Time Range
- Multiple years (specific range not provided).
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-01-30, suggesting regular updates.
- Geography
- United States, stratified by jurisdiction.