Mortality rates for asthma and pneumonia differ significantly across demographics—especially impacting older, Black, and rural individuals.
Key disparities include a higher incidence of asthma and pneumonia deaths among older-aged males and rural populations.
Analysis conducted on data from the CDC Wonder database covers trends spanning from 1999 to 2023.
Findings highlight critical health disparities, pointing to the need for tailored health interventions.
Abstract
This study highlight epidemiological differences in asthma- and pneumonia-related death. Significant disparities in mortality rates were noted in older-aged, male, Black, and rural patients.