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New Zealand’s rising sepsis burden points to a deeper inequality problem in acute care
A New Zealand study found sepsis hospital admissions rose significantly between 2000 and 2019, with the burden falling hardest on infants, older adults, Māori, Pacific peoples, and people in deprived areas.
Key Takeaways
- A New Zealand study found sepsis admissions increased significantly between 2000 and 2019.
- Infants, older adults, Māori, Pacific peoples, and deprived communities faced higher risk.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com