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Sex differences in sepsis outcomes across the lifespan: a population-based cohort study in Germany

  • By

  • Norman Rose

  • Islam Agrama

  • Irit Nachtigall

  • Mathias W. Pletz

  • Jenny Rosendahl

  • Ha-Yeun Chung

  • Christina E. Zielinski

  • Diana Dudziak

  • Melissa Spoden

  • Patrik Dröge

  • Stefan Hagel

  • Carolin Fleischmann-Struzek

  • September 26, 2025

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    Sepsis affects approximately 50 million people annually and is linked to around 20% of global deaths.

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    Sex and gender significantly influence the development, presentation, and outcomes of sepsis.

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    A cohort study in Germany aims to explore age-dependent sex disparities in sepsis mortality and long-term outcomes.

  • 4

    Previous studies show conflicting evidence on sex differences in sepsis outcomes, highlighting the need for age-specific analyses.

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    The SEPFROK project utilizes nationwide health claims data to assess sepsis-related health outcomes across different age groups.

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Sex differences in sepsis outcomes across the lifespan: a population-based cohort study in Germany

  • by Norman Rose, Islam Agrama, Irit Nachtigall, Mathias W. Pletz, Jenny Rosendahl, Ha-Yeun Chung, Christina E. Zielinski, Diana Dudziak, Melissa Spoden, Patrik Dröge, Stefan Hagel, Carolin Fleischmann-Struzek

  • September 26, 2025

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