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Infectious diseases in Pernambuco have resulted in significant economic costs, high mortality rates, and increased hospitalizations, particularly after 2020. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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The study aims to assess the burden of infectious diseases on hospitalizations, mortality rates, and healthcare costs in Pernambuco.

March 17, 2026The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases0 citationsOpen Access

Economic Impact and Mortality Profile for Infectious Diseases in Pernambuco (2014–2024)

Economic Impact, Mortality, and Hospitalization Profile for Infectious Diseases in Pernambuco (2014–2024)

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WSWilliam França dos Santos IEIvana Luiza da Silva Elias FSFredson Pereira da SilvaUniversidade Federal de Pernambuco

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Descriptive ecological study evaluates economic consequences and outcomes of infectious diseases in Pernambuco, highlighting care inequalities.

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The study aims to assess the burden of infectious diseases on hospitalizations, mortality rates, and healthcare costs in Pernambuco.
Descriptive ecological study of secondary data from the SUS Hospital Information System (2014-2024)
Analysis of hospitalization numbers, costs, mortality rates, and demographic factors
Data tabulated by processing year and categorized by state administrative divisions
A total of 532,435 hospitalizations recorded, costing R$ 1,480,333,558.00
Average in-hospital mortality rate of 16.19 per 100 hospitalizations, with 86,175 deaths
Average length of stay increased from 7.4 to 9.7 days, with an average of 8.5 days

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Santos et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b8ef52deb47d591b8c5568 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjid.2026.105586

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March 17, 2026The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases0 citationsOpen Access

Economic Impact and Mortality Profile for Infectious Diseases in Pernambuco (2014–2024)

Economic Impact, Mortality, and Hospitalization Profile for Infectious Diseases in Pernambuco (2014–2024)

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WSWilliam França dos Santos IEIvana Luiza da Silva Elias FSFredson Pereira da SilvaUniversidade Federal de Pernambuco

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Overview

Descriptive ecological study evaluates economic consequences and outcomes of infectious diseases in Pernambuco, highlighting care inequalities.

Key Points

The study aims to assess the burden of infectious diseases on hospitalizations, mortality rates, and healthcare costs in Pernambuco.
Descriptive ecological study of secondary data from the SUS Hospital Information System (2014-2024)
Analysis of hospitalization numbers, costs, mortality rates, and demographic factors
Data tabulated by processing year and categorized by state administrative divisions
A total of 532,435 hospitalizations recorded, costing R$ 1,480,333,558.00
Average in-hospital mortality rate of 16.19 per 100 hospitalizations, with 86,175 deaths
Average length of stay increased from 7.4 to 9.7 days, with an average of 8.5 days

Cite This Study

Santos et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b8ef52deb47d591b8c5568 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjid.2026.105586

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