Global, regional, and national burden of pathogen-attributable infectious diseases in children by age and sex, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis - Summary - MDSpire

Global, regional, and national burden of pathogen-attributable infectious diseases in children by age and sex, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis

  • By

  • Xin Zhao

  • Zenghou Liu

  • Yanwei Wang

  • Yanhua Wang

  • Wendi Zhang

  • Xiaoxin Wang

  • Dalu Song

  • Zhuohui Zhao

  • Xin Liu

  • June 8, 2026

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Objective:

To systematically evaluate the contributions of 34 major pathogens to pathogen-attributable deaths and disease burden in children aged 0–14 years, with projections extending to 2050.

Key Findings:
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Interpretation:

Remove or rephrase to avoid unsupported conclusions.

Limitations:
  • The study relies on modeled estimates rather than direct laboratory-confirmed data.
  • Pathogen categories are not mutually exclusive, which may complicate interpretation of burden estimates.
Conclusion:

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Original Source(s)

Global, regional, and national burden of pathogen-attributable infectious diseases in children by age and sex, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis

  • by Xin Zhao, Zenghou Liu, Yanwei Wang, Yanhua Wang, Wendi Zhang, Xiaoxin Wang, Dalu Song, Zhuohui Zhao, Xin Liu

  • June 8, 2026

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