Global, regional and national burden and time trends of malaria in children and young adolescents under 15 years from 1990 to 2021: a worldwide observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global burden of malaria among children remains severe; however, there is a dearth of comprehensive studies comparing this burden across different countries and regions. This study aims to analyze the patterns and trends in malaria burden among children under the age of 15 at global, regional, and national levels from 1990 to 2021, and to investigate the correlation between malaria burden and the developmental status of different countries.

Methods

This observational study utilized data from the Global Burden of Diseases Study to examine incidence and mortality rates of malaria in children under 15 between 1990 and 2021. The rates and absolute number of malaria cases and deaths showed the epidemic status of malaria. The estimated annual percentage change (EAPC

SUBMITTER: Liu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12004559 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature