Temporal and ethnic trends in mortality due to encephalitis-related disorders in the United States (1999–2020): Insights from CDC wonder; a retrospective cohort study

Key Points

• Mortality trends reveal a significant increase in encephalitis-related deaths over the observed period.
• The analysis noted a 30% rise in mortality rates from encephalitis-related disorders from 1999 to 2020.
• Retrospective cohort analysis utilized data from the CDC Wonder database to evaluate mortality trends.
• Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions due to notable ethnic disparities in mortality.