Differences in antibiotic treatment for children hospitalized with pneumonia

Key Points

• Children from minoritized backgrounds are more likely to receive broad-spectrum antibiotics, indicating disparities in treatment.
• Broad-spectrum antibiotic use was higher among children from the lowest opportunity neighborhoods, suggesting socioeconomic factors play a role.
• The observational analysis covered various hospitalization cases to identify treatment patterns across different demographics.
• These findings highlight the importance of addressing disparities in antibiotic treatment to ensure all children receive equitable healthcare.