Hepatitis B In the World 2 billion people have been infected (1 out of 3 people) 400 million people are chronically infected 10-30 million will become infected each year An estimated 1 million people die each year from hepatitis B and its complications Approximately 2 people die each minute from hepatitis BHepatitis B In the World • 2 billion people have been infected (1 out of 3 people). • 400 million people are chronically infected. • 10-30 million will become infected each year. • An estimated 1 million people die each year from hepatitis B and its complications. • Approximately 2 people die each minute from hepatitis B