Bacterial pneumonia epidemiology and demographics
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Overview
- Pneumonia is a condition seen in the vast majority of regions, but cases rates have been disproportionally higher in low and middle income nations, including the sub-Saharan African and South Asian regions.
- Pneumonia case rates are primarily affected by factors relating to seasonal variations. Studies show that a majority of Streptococcus pneumoniae cases were most prevalent during the winter, whereas far fewer cases presented in the summertime in comparison.[1]. Specifications regarding geography are of considerable importance in regards to fungal pneumonia[2].
Incidence
- Approximately 5 million people are affected every year in the United States alone, with outpatients making up the majority at 80% but having a low mortality rate of 1%. Up to half of the patients that are admitted into hospitals succumb to the disease.[3]
- Worldwide, the incidence of community acquired pneumonia averages 1.5-14 cases per every 1000 individuals.[2]
- The incidence in the United States is approximately 25 cases per 10,000 adults.[2]
References
- ↑ Herrera-Lara S, Fernández-Fabrellas E, Cervera-Juan Á, Blanquer-Olivas R (2013). "Do seasonal changes and climate influence the etiology of community acquired pneumonia?". Arch Bronconeumol. 49 (4): 140–5. doi:10.1016/j.arbres.2012.11.001. PMID 23305778.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "StatPearls". 2021. PMID 28613500.
- ↑ "StatPearls". 2021. PMID 30020693.