Temporal trends and geographical variations in pediatric urinary tract infections: a comprehensive analysis using the global burden of disease study 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major public health concern, yet the burden in children remains poorly quantified. This study analyzed global, regional, and national trends in pediatric UTIs from 1990 to 2021.

Methods

Using Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 data, we assessed incidence and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for individuals aged ≤ 14 years. Age-standardized incidence (ASIR) and DALY rates (ASDR), along with estimated annual percentage changes (EAPC), were calculated by age, sex, and region.

Results

From 1990 to 2021, the incidence of urinary tract infections and the global burden of associated diseases remained consistently higher among pediatric populations compared to the general population. Globally, there were 50,173,655 UTI c

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12642102 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature