Snakebite envenoming: A systematic review and meta-analysis of global morbidity and mortality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Snakebite envenoming represents a significant and often neglected public health challenge, particularly in rural communities across tropical and subtropical regions. An estimated 1.2-5.5 million people are envenomed by snakebites annually. More than 125,000 of these bites are fatal, and 3-4 times as many results in disability/disfigurement. Despite its prevalence, collecting accurate epidemiological data on snakebite is challenging. This systematic review and meta-analysis collates global epidemiology data on snakebite morbidity and mortality.

Methods

Medline, Embase, Cochrane and CINAHL Plus databases were searched for articles published between 2001-2022. Pooled incidence and mortality were obtained using random effects modelling, heterogeneity (I2) was tested,

SUBMITTER: Afroz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11020954 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature