Burden of Disease Caused by Otitis Media: Systematic Review and Global Estimates

Key Points

• The study aims to systematically review the burden of otitis media and provide global estimates for affected populations.
• Conducted a systematic review of available data on otitis media
• Focused on acute otitis media (AOM) and chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM)
• Emphasized populations in low-income countries and children in their first five years of life.
• Identified a considerable overall burden of disease from AOM and CSOM, especially in young children
• Highlighted the significant impact in poorer regions, necessitating focused preventive measures
• Recommended integration of otitis media strategies into broader health management frameworks.

Abstract