"Alarming" One In Five Deaths Due To Sepsis

'Alarming' one in five deaths due to sepsis

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Originally Posted by BBC News One in five deaths around the world is caused by sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, shows the most comprehensive analysis of the condition. The report estimates 11 million people a year are dying from sepsis - more than are killed by cancer. The researchers at the University of Washington said the "alarming" figures were double previous estimates. Most cases were in poor and middle income countries, but even wealthier nations are dealing with sepsis. Previous global estimates, which came up with a figure of 19 million cases and 5 million deaths, were based on just a handful of western countries. This analysis, published in the Lancet and based on medical records from 195 nations, shows there are 49 million cases a year. The 11 million deaths from sepsis account for one in five of all deaths around the world...

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