Global Burden of Pediatric Cardiovascular Diseases of Congenital and Non-Congenital Trends from 1992 to 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heart diseases in children and teenagers, including congenital and non-congenital cardiovascular diseases remain major causes of illness and death worldwide. Yet, long-term patterns and recent changes are poorly understood. This study explores global trends and inequalities in their burden.

Methods

We used data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study to examine incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years among people younger than 20 years across 204 countries from 1992 to 2021. We examined trends over time and used statistical models to see how age, historical period, and year of birth influence the risk of pediatric heart diseases.

Results

Here we show that in 2021, there are 2.64 billion people under 20 years of age, mainly i

SUBMITTER: Jing Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12789571 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature