Fig. 3

a-Anti-HCV(+) patients are older than anti-HCV(−). Age distribution of HBsAg(+) and (−) patients is shown for comparison. b-Liver damage is more important in case of chronic infection with HBV (HBsAg(+)) than in the case of chronic hepatitis C. c-Patients living in Abidjan are younger than those coming from other regions of the country. d-Patients living outside Abidjan are more often anti-HCV carriers. e-Patients born in northern regions (Gur and Mandé-speaking) or northern neighboring country (Burkina Faso) are younger than those born in the southern Ivory Coast. f-Patients born in the north are more frequently maize consumers