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The study aims to analyze changes in hospice deaths and the causes of death in Italy from 2011 to 2022.

April 15, 2026Open Access

Temporal trends in hospice deaths and causes of death in Italy, 2011–2022: A nationwide population-based study

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The study aims to analyze changes in hospice deaths and the causes of death in Italy from 2011 to 2022.
Analyzed national data on hospice deaths in Italy from 2011 to 2022
Examined trends in causes of death, distinguishing between neoplasm and non-neoplasm
Utilized population-based approach for comprehensive insights
Hospice deaths in Italy more than doubled from 2011 to 2022
Non-neoplasm hospice deaths showed a gradual increase over the period
Neoplasm remains the leading cause of hospice deaths, despite rising inclusivity of palliative care

Abstract

Between 2011 and 2022, hospice deaths in Italy more than doubled, reflecting substantial progress in expanding access to palliative care. The gradual increase in non-neoplasm hospice deaths suggests a shift toward greater inclusivity, although neoplasm remains predominant.

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Varratta et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df2ba0e4eeef8a2a6b09f9 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s1478951526102193

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Authors

Edoardo Varratta

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Angela Iurlaro

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Giada Minelli

Istituto Nazionale di Statistica

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Palliative & Supportive Care

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Istituto Superiore di Sanità

Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic

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