Analysis of the trends in burden of meningitis in China from 1990 to 2021, and projections until 2036
There was a discernible decline in the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and DALYs associated with meningitis in China and worldwide between 1990 and 2021. Meningitis is more common and fatal in infants and early children, followed by the older adult. Men are more likely than women to die from meningitis and to contract it. It is anticipated that the disease burden of meningitis will continue to decline over the ensuing 12 years. Meningitis continues to be a significant public health concern in China due to the country's huge and aging population.
Authors
- Kai Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0038-2654)
- Xi Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8290-1827)
- Qiu-lin WU (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0103-2891)
Institutions
- Lishui City People's Hospital (CN)
- Xian Yang Central Hospital (CN)
- Wenzhou City People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-07-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1603244
- Primary Topic
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00