Pediatric demographics and regional trends from congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract: A U.S. population-based study from 1999 to 2020.

ABSTRACT: Congenital malformations of the urinary system contribute significantly to pediatric morbidity and mortality. Understanding national and subgroup-specific mortality trends can guide targeted healthcare interventions and policy responses. Mortality data for individuals aged 0 to 14 years from 1999 to 2020 were obtained from the CDC WONDER database. Deaths attributed to congenital anomalies of the urinary system were identified using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) codes Q60-Q64. Age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs) per 100,000 population were calculated, stratified by sex, race/ethnicity, geographic region, urban-rural classification, and state. Temporal trends in mortality were analyzed using Joinpoint regression models to estimate annual percentage ch

SUBMITTER: Ibrahim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12851642 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature