Temporal and ethnic trends in meningitis-related mortality in the adult population of the United States (1999–2022): A CDC wonder database analysis

Key Points

• Meningitis-related mortality has shown significant changes, particularly among different ethnic groups, from 1999 to 2022.
• The mortality rates from meningitis were notably influenced by both temporal and ethnic factors observed in the data.
• Analysis using the CDC Wonder database explored mortality trends over 23 years, providing a comprehensive overview.
• The findings may highlight critical gaps in healthcare access and responses to meningitis across various ethnic populations.