Marital status and the epidemiology and outcomes of sepsis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sepsis is a major public health problem. Social factors may affect health behaviors, economic resources, and immune response, leading to hospitalization for infection. This study examines the association between marital status and sepsis incidence and outcomes in a population-based cohort.

Methods

We analyzed 1,113,581 hospitalizations in New Jersey in 2006. We estimated risk-adjusted incidence rate ratios (IRRs) for sepsis among divorced, widowed, legally separated, single, and married subjects using population data from the American Community Survey. We used multivariable logistic regression to estimate marital status-specific hospital mortality.

Results

We identified 37,524 hospitalizations for sepsis, of which 40% were among married (14,924), 7% were am

SUBMITTER: Seymour CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2881630 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature