Researchers from Peking University have conducted an in-depth study on the epidemic status, secular trends, and risk factors of 15 common neonatal infectious diseases across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) from 1990 to 2019.
Health Data ScienceNov 19 2024 Researchers from Peking University have conducted an in-depth study on the epidemic status, secular trends, and risk factors of 15 common neonatal infectious diseases across low- and middle-income countries from 1990 to 2019.
Neonatal infectious diseases remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in LMICs, where newborns are particularly vulnerable to infections due to underdeveloped immune systems and poor healthcare infrastructure.
Our study provides critical insights into the trends and disparities of neonatal infectious diseases in LMICs over the past three decades. We observed that while there has been a general decline in mortality rates from neonatal infections, the incidence rates of certain infections, such as neonatal sepsis and otitis media, have shown slight increases across all regions.
The highest incidence rates in 2019 were for enteric infections and URIs, with substantial variation across regions. LICs experienced higher rates of enteric infections, while UMCs reported higher rates of URIs. Mortality rates also showed regional differences, with neonatal sepsis and LRIs remaining the leading causes of death.
Moving forward, the team aims to explore the underlying reasons for the observed trends in disease burden and develop targeted strategies to reduce the incidence and mortality of neonatal infections in LMICs. "Our ultimate goal is to provide evidence-based recommendations to guide public health policies and resource allocation to improve neonatal health outcomes," added Qin.Journal reference:Qin, C., et al. .
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