Pneumonia-associated hospitalizations, New York city, 2001-2014

Publication Details

Authors: CH Gu, DE Lucero, CC Huang, JK Varma, et al.

Year: 2018

Source: Public Health Reports

Publisher: journals.sagepub.com

Citations: 17

Citations per Year: 2.43

DOI: 10.1177/0033354918792009

Google Scholar Rank: 84

Author Count: 4

Abstract

Objectives: Death certificate data indicate that the age-adjusted death rate for pneumonia and influenza is higher in New York City than in the United States. Most pneumonia and influenza deaths occur among hospitalized patients. This comprehensive analysis examines pneumonia-associated hospitalizations in New York City from 2001 to 2014, providing insights into disease burden, demographic patterns, and healthcare utilization trends for respiratory infections in the nation’s largest city.

Key Findings

• Pneumonia hospitalization trends over 13-year period in NYC
• Age-specific and demographic pattern analysis
• Healthcare burden and utilization assessment
• Comparison with national pneumonia mortality patterns
• Urban respiratory disease epidemiology insights

Research Impact

This comprehensive hospitalization study (17 citations) provided essential data on pneumonia burden in New York City, informing healthcare planning, prevention strategies, and resource allocation for respiratory disease management in urban populations.

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