Definitions

Data refer to the incidence rate of acute Hepatitis B infection per 100,000 total population among residents (i.e., Singapore citizens and permanent residents) and foreigners for all ages.

Concepts

Acute hepatitis B is defined as the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or hepatitis B virus nucleic acid, accompanied by anti-HBc IgM antibodies, in a patient presenting with acute clinical symptoms consistent with hepatitis.

Computational Method

(Number of new Hepatitis B cases) / (Total population) x 100,000

Disaggregation

-

Data Source

Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA)

Data Collection

Based on notifications by medical practitioners and laboratories.

Time Period

2006 onwards

Frequency

Annual

SDG Global Metadata

Link to United Nations SDG global metadata

Indicator 3.3.4