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People born from 1945-1965 are 5x more likely to have Hepatitis C.While anyone can get Hepatitis C, people born during these years are five times more likely to have Hepatitis C than other adults. That’s why CDC recommends everyone born from 1945-1965 get tested for Hepatitis C. 
75% of people with Hepatitis C were born from 1945-1965Of the more than 3 million people living with Hepatitis C, 3 out of every 4 were born from 1945-1965. 
Hepatitis C can cause liver damage and liver failure.Over time, chronic Hepatitis C can cause serious health problems including liver damage, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. In fact, Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer and the #1 cause of liver transplants. 
Many people can get lifesaving care and treatment.Knowing you have Hepatitis C can help you make important decisions about your health. Successful treatments can eliminate the virus from the body and prevent liver damage, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer. 
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Source URL: http://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/index.htm Source Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Captured Date: 2016-08-23 15:43:31.0
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