Term: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Prevalence

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2023-02-09

Definition:

The percent of residents (all ages) diagnosed with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), as defined by one or more positive laboratory tests for HCV.

Rates were age- and sex-adjusted to the Manitoba population. The definition for a positive laboratory test for HCV was developed in partnership with Cadham Provincial Laboratory (CPL) and MHSAL (Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living). See the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) - Method of Identification concept for further information.

Related concepts 

• Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) - Method of Identification

Related terms 

• Hepatitis
• Hepatitis C

References 

• Fransoo R, Mahar A, The Need to Know Team, Anderson A, Prior H, Koseva I, McCulloch S, Jarmasz J, Burchill S. The 2019 RHA Indicators Atlas. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2019. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] [Additional Materials] (View)