Analysis of Hospitalizations for Acute Viral Bronchiolitis and Bronchitis in Children Aged 0 to 9 Years in the State of Santa Catarina Over the Last 5 Years
Ecological study analyzes hospitalizations for respiratory diseases in children, indicating post-pandemic health challenges.
Key Points
This study aims to describe the epidemiology of hospitalizations due to acute viral bronchiolitis and acute bronchitis in children aged 0 to 9 years in Santa Catarina over a five-year period.
Ecological study design
Data sourced from the Hospital Information System of the Brazilian Unified Health System
Analysis of secondary data from 2020 to 2024
Focus on children aged 0 to 9 years
Acute viral bronchiolitis and bronchitis accounted for about 31% of respiratory disease admissions in children up to 9 years old.
Hospitalizations surged by 518% in 2021 compared to 2020, likely due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
From 2022 to 2023, there was a 35% increase in hospitalizations, followed by a 5% decrease from 2023 to 2024.
58% of total admissions were among males, highlighting demographic disparities.