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December 8, 2025Blood

Trends and disparities in mortality among patients with anemia and sepsis in the United States from 1999 to 2023: A CDC wonder database analysis

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MMMuhammad MirzaBrighton and Sussex Medical School

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Observational analysis reveals increasing mortality rates for anemia and sepsis in elderly adults, indicating unequal impacts by demographics and settings.

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  • This research examines mortality trends related to anemia and sepsis among the elderly U.S. population from 1999 to 2023.
  • Conducted an observational retrospective analysis using CDC WONDER mortality data from 1999 to 2023.
  • Utilized ICD-10 codes to identify cases of anemia and sepsis on death certificates.
  • Calculated age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs) and average annual percent changes (AAPCs) with Joinpoint regression modeling.
  • Total of 105,361 deaths related to anemia and sepsis in adults aged ≥ 65 years from 1999 to 2023.
  • Average AAMR increased from 8.93 in 1999 to 12.12 in 2023, indicating a rising trend.
  • Significant racial disparities in mortality rates were observed, particularly among Black/African Americans.

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Muhammad Usman Mirza (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f484fa91c937236d6e9https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-8004
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