Incidence of Hepatitis B Virus in Mosul City: A comprehensive Review, Statistics, and Meta-Analysis

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Descriptive study finds 0.72% HBV prevalence in Nineveh, indicating surgical procedures elevate risk factors.

The overall prevalence of hepatitis B virus was found to be 0.72% among the screened population.
The highest prevalence was observed in individuals over 40 years old, with a chi-square value of 59.03.
Surgical procedures were linked to a 43.26 times higher risk of HBV infection compared to those undergoing dialysis.
Stronger preventive measures are essential for effective HBV control, especially among older adults and in rural areas.

Dawood et al. (2025) studied this question.

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