overt hepatic encephalopathy epidemiology forecast insight
DelveInsight’s 'Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE) - Epidemiology Forecast–2034’ report delivers an in-depth understanding of the Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE), historical and forecasted epidemiology as well as the Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE) epidemiology trends in the United States, EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom), and Japan.
Geographies Covered
- The United States
- EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom)
- Japan
Study Period: 2021-2034
Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE) Disease Understanding
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a brain disorder that develops in some individuals with liver disease. HE presents as a spectrum of neuropsychiatric symptoms ranging from subtle fluctuating cognitive impairment to coma and is a significant contributor to morbidity in patients with liver disease. It is observed in acute liver failure, liver bypass procedures – for example, shunt surgery and trans-jugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt – and cirrhosis, classified as Type A, B, and C HE, respectively. Pathogenesis is linked with ammonia and glutamine production.
Moreover, HE can be associated with more severe symptoms, including reduced alertness, shortened attention span, disruptions in sleep patterns, mild confusion, slowing ability to perform mental tasks, and mood or personality changes. More noticeable changes in memory, concentration, or intellectual function than in minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) may also be observed. HE can also be classified according to whether its presence is overt or covert. When affected individuals have obvious, outward signs and symptoms, the disorder may be referred to as overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE).
Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE) Diagnosis
The HE diagnosis is based on the presence of a spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in patients with liver dysfunction after excluding unrelated neurologic and/or metabolic causes of encephalopathy. The diagnosis of OHE is made after excluding other causes of encephalopathy and mental status changes. In addition to making the diagnosis of OHE, it is imperative to identify and address precipitating factors of OHE, such as infection, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, medications, or electrolyte/volume disturbances.
Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE) Epidemiology Perspective by DelveInsight’s
The disease epidemiology covered in the report provides historical as well as forecasted epidemiology segmented by Total Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of Hepatic Encephalopathy, Gender-specific Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of Hepatic Encephalopathy, Age-specific Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of Hepatic Encephalopathy, and Type-specific Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of Hepatic Encephalopathy in the 7MM covering the United States, EU5 countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom), and Japan from 2021 to 2034.
Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE) Detailed Epidemiology Segmentation
- Total diagnosed prevalent cases of Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) in the 7MM were found to be 337,013 in 2020.
- The epidemiology model of OHE is based on the various published literature related to cirrhosis and its hospitalization. We also conducted interviews with the key opinion leaders (KOLs) to fill the gaps and confirm the findings of the secondary search.
- Assessments as per DelveInsight analysis, the US accounted for the majority of Hepatic Encephalopathy cases in the 7MM with 205,018 diagnosed prevalent cases in 2020.
- The age‐specific data revealed that the highest number of Hepatic Encephalopathy people affected with was found in the age group of 45–54 years, while people <25 years are the least affected.
- Assessments as per DelveInsight’s analysts show that the majority of cases of Hepatic Encephalopathy are males. There was a total of 149,048 male and 55,970 female cases of Hepatic Encephalopathy in 2020 in the United States.
- HE is divided into two broad categories based on severity, Covert Hepatic Encephalopathy (CHE) and Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE). There was a total of 82,007 OHE cases in 2020 in the United States which is expected to increase at a CAGR of 0.79% for the study period 2021-2034.
- In EU-5, the United Kingdom has the highest number of cases of OHE with 10,971 cases in 2020, followed by Germany with 10,669 cases and France with 8,910 cases. While Spain reported the least number of cases i.e. 3,923 in 2020.
- In 2020, Japan had 11,829 diagnosed prevalent cases of OHE. These cases are expected to increase by 2034 at a CAGR of 0.20%.
Scope of the Report
- The report covers the descriptive overview of OHE, explaining its signs and symptoms, causes, and diagnosis.
- The report provides insight into the 7MM historical and forecasted patient population covering the United States, EU5 countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom), and Japan.
- The report assesses the disease risk and burden of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE).
- The report helps to recognize the growth opportunities in the 7MM with respect to the patient population.
Report Highlights
- 10-Year Forecast of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE)
- 7MM Coverage
- Total Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Gender-specific Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Age-specific Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Type-specific Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Key Questions Answered
- What are the disease risk and burdens of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE)?
- What is the historical Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE) patient population in the United States, EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK), and Japan?
- What would be the forecasted patient population of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE) at the 7MM level?
- What will be the growth opportunities across the 7MM with respect to the patient population pertaining to Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE)?
- Out of the above-mentioned countries, which country would have the highest diagnosed prevalent population of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE) during the forecast period (2025-2034)?
- At what CAGR the population is expected to grow across the 7MM during the forecast period (2025-2034)?
Reasons to buy
The Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE) report will allow the user to -
- Develop business strategies by understanding the trends shaping and driving the 7MM Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE) epidemiology forecast.
- The Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE) epidemiology report and model were written and developed by Masters and Ph.D. level epidemiologists.
- The Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (OHE) epidemiology model developed by DelveInsight is easy to navigate, interactive with dashboards, and epidemiology based on transparent and consistent methodologies. Moreover, the model supports data presented in the report and showcases disease trends over the 10-year forecast period using reputable sources.
Key Assessments
- Patient Segmentation
- Disease Risk and Burden
- Risk of disease by the segmentation
- Factors driving growth in a specific patient population

