Asian and Black Michiganders bear the heaviest burden of chronic hepatitis B

While chronic hepatitis B rates are highest among Asian and Black Michiganders, white residents account for 75% of the state's acute cases.

Horizontal bar chart showing chronic hepatitis B diagnosis rates per 100,000 people in Michigan by race. Asian: 36.9; Black/African American: 10.2; Statewide average: 5.9; White: 2.4. Asian Michiganders are diagnosed at nearly 16 times the rate of white residents.

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Annual incidence rates (newly reported cases per 100,000 residents) calculated from MDHHS 2024 Hepatitis B and C Annual Surveillance Report. Rates reflect new diagnoses reported during 2024, not total disease prevalence. Disparities reflect differences in both exposure risk and screening access across communities.

Chart: Planet DetroitSource: Source: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 2024 Hepatitis B and C Annual Surveillance ReportGet the dataCreated with Datawrapper