Mortality trends for cellulitis-related death in older adults in the United States: 24-year CDC analysis of gender, race, and geographical disparities
Cellulitis mortality has risen in the United States over 25 years, especially among men, non-Hispanic Whites, and rural populations. Contributing factors include comorbidities, healthcare access, and disparities. Despite low inhospital mortality, frequent admissions highlight treatment gaps and inequalities.
Authors
- Mahnoor Javed
- Syeda Umbreen Munir
- Muhammad Bilal Masood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4128-0598)
- Syed Tawassul Hassan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7588-585X)
- Muhammad Idrees Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2618-1211)
- Muhammad Shaheer Bin Faheem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6878-2031)
- Shamikha Cheema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3845-3383)
- Kanz Ul Eman Maryam
- Sumaya Samadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1510-1168)
Institutions
- Karachi Medical and Dental College (PK)
- King Edward Medical University (PK)
- Kabul University (AF)
- University of Wah (PK)
- Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (PK)
- Jinnah Sindh Medical University (PK)
- Foundation University Medical College (PK)
- Kabul University of Medical Sciences Abu Ali Ibn Sina (AF)
- Jinnah Medical & Dental College (PK)
- Northwest General Hospital and Research Center (PK)
- Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics (KG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000004057
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00