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Review
. 2024 Jul 25;5(3):456-478.
doi: 10.3390/epidemiologia5030032.

The Global Burden of Sepsis and Septic Shock

Luigi La Via  1 , Giuseppe Sangiorgio  2 , Stefania Stefani  2 , Andrea Marino  3 , Giuseppe Nunnari  3 , Salvatore Cocuzza  4 , Ignazio La Mantia  4 , Bruno Cacopardo  3 , Stefano Stracquadanio  2 , Serena Spampinato  3 , Salvatore Lavalle  5 , Antonino Maniaci  5
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Review

The Global Burden of Sepsis and Septic Shock

Luigi La Via et al. Epidemiologia (Basel). .

Abstract

A dysregulated host response to infection causes organ dysfunction in sepsis and septic shock, two potentially fatal diseases. They continue to be major worldwide health burdens with high rates of morbidity and mortality despite advancements in medical care. The goal of this thorough review was to present a thorough summary of the current body of knowledge about the prevalence of sepsis and septic shock worldwide. Using widely used computerized databases, a comprehensive search of the literature was carried out, and relevant studies were chosen in accordance with predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. A narrative technique was used to synthesize the data that were retrieved. The review's conclusions show how widely different locations and nations differ in terms of sepsis and septic shock's incidence, prevalence, and fatality rates. Compared to high-income countries (HICs), low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are disproportionately burdened more heavily. We talk about risk factors, comorbidities, and difficulties in clinical management and diagnosis in a range of healthcare settings. The review highlights the need for more research, enhanced awareness, and context-specific interventions in order to successfully address the global burden of sepsis and septic shock.

Keywords: epidemiology; global burden; risk factors; sepsis; septic shock.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Figures

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Flow diagram describing pathogenetic mechanisms underlying sepsis and septic shock.
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Flow diagram of prevention policies and control of risk factors for sepsis and septic shock.
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