I think it means that somehow, some way, this bug got into the Baby Boom generation in a big way.
IMNSHO and it is just my opinion and not backed up by any medical fact, the jury is still out as to sexual transmission of this bug.
If you note how many of us of this generation seem to have this disease (I am two years older than your age span reference) and how many of us seem not to have gotten it from the usual ways of transmission, I'd say we have to start looking at sexual means of transmission.
Many of did the 'make love, not war' thing back in the 60's and 70's and many 'me' gen people did a lot of running around back then, too.
And one reason OUR age group is showing up so much is simply that HEPC takes many years, even and generation plus, to show symptoms.
And how many people get tested for HEPC as the result of standard, routine physicals? I'd say not many.
I had a routine physical with all the standard blood work in 2005, but not HEP tests. My liver enzymes were a tiny bit high back then (as well as now) but the doc just said it was probably because I had had my gallblladder removed.
Had she tested for HEP, I could have started tx under the umbrella of very good state health benefits. Oh, well...

I KNOW I HAD A HELL OF A GOOD TIME AND NOW I'VE GOT TO PAY THE CONSQUENCES OF IT, BUT I STILL HAD A GREAT TIME, DON'T REGRET ANY OF IT.....LOVE...HELEN

I think there are many reasons for this fact. Many of them were discussed with the mention on one particular sources from lindalou under the discussion:
HepC and the 40 - 60 Age Group

If you go back to that topic and read through you will see quite the variety of thoughts.

Back in the younger years of those who are in that age range now, there were more issues with blood products not being screened and a general unconcerned attitude.
Why? Because nobody knew much about it. Standards were low when it came to protection in so many areas.
Just think about the vaccination issue discussed in the above - I have heard some articles about just such a source.
Even to this day, we have issues in dentistry as a current source. I really am doubtful as to sexual transmission being in the picture much because there are tons and tons of people who have the virus yet none of their partners do, and after decades together and active.

Our bodies get tired, we get aches and pains, and then we go to our drs for explanations. Eventually, after ruling out several other causes, they get around to testing for this hep virus. Why it's not part of the group of regular tests, I have no idea! Actually, I shudder at the thought of how many others would be shown to have the virus. It's called the silent killer for a reason.
I really don't know exactly what symptoms are truly related to the virus. After much thought, I think that maybe the fatigue and joint pains are pretty good signs.. I can't even include changes in bloodwork as an indicator because mine showed no rises. My ALT/AST were in the low end of normal range, even into tx.

I don't know; I just don't know. I wish the test would be part of all routine annual checkups so that we can catch it all earlier with people, way before there are any kinds of symptoms, and then we would be able to show how extreme this issue really is. Then we may wake up the world to the fact that this virus is a main stresser of our medical systems.

Please let me share what I too have been pondering, why this disease seems to be attacking in force the 45-55 group. It was planned that way-call it thinning out the herd-since we do not want war and we are growing en masse people decided back long ago how to arrange our lives. Please visit www.lawfulpath and search for "Silent weapons for quiet wars" it needs to include the diagrams-it is about 35 pages long and worth printing. It will seem complicated until about the 20th page then it will all make sense. If you decide to take on this mission please do not hesitate to share your thoughts. I have been researching many subjects in depth, starting with the Vietnam war, AIDS introduction and now HEP C. HEP A and B are out there still as well and remain a real threat. I love talking about theroies and mystery's and have been getting closer each year to the real truth behind our lives and our so called government. Get Kevin Trudeau's books he really has exposed some truths. The new one is "Debt Cures" great info

Isn't this your third account in 24 hours? That's a new record.

Then post on all of them, show us what a genius you are. It takes brains to start a account and type hjshdg on all the messages.
You remind me of Jethro from the Beverly Hillbillies.

I don't know Nuetron, Jetro had a sixth grade education.

With respect to the post regarding age, I'm a 30 year old stuck in a 50 yr. old body.

True, 6th grade. I was just making reference to the Goose's powerful brain. LOL You see Goose, we are laughing at you. You used to be a nuisance but now you are just a joke, someone who we can know is a true idiot, and not worry about being nice or having compassion for.
In other terms, I think it called LOSER!

I'm going to wet my pants I am laughing so hard. This is better than Saturday Night Live.
Neutron and Cap you guys are hilarious.
Oh, this was fun but Cinderella has to go to sleep now. By tomorrow all this will be deleted but it was fun when it lasted.

You're right, it will be history. We should copy and paste it in a file, then publish a book called the Goose Report. I bet it would be a best seller on the bevis and butthead circuit, two thumbs, both up, up his ass.

I know about IP addresses. Your internet provider has a address on everything you own that goes on the net. Like a digital fingerprint. If you think you are outsmarting anyone you are only fooling yourself, fool.

I didn't call the cops, I just told someone where you lived so they could. I know you want to eat my liver, Jeffery Dahmer you

Geezz, You do sound like a baby, OK I'll play your game.
DID NOT.

Yea, now you are right, I had a girl do it. My liver is fine, how's that thing you use as dog food?

You really think talking about my liver is going to bother me? You are dumb, but it isn't working. I'll miss you when you're gone.