The epidemiology of ectopic pregnancy: global burden and projections.

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the changing trends in the incidence and consequences of ectopic pregnancy globally, particularly in low-SDI areas.
• Analysis of ectopic pregnancy incidence rates over time
• Review of mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) associated with ectopic pregnancy
• Assessment of socio-demographic factors influencing outcomes
• Overall incidence of ectopic pregnancy is decreasing
• Total deaths and DALYs associated with ectopic pregnancy are increasing
• Increasing impact is notably observed in low-SDI areas, suggesting widening healthcare inequalities