Mapping pneumonia research: A systematic analysis of UK investments and published outputs 1997-2013.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burden of pneumonia continues to be substantial, particularly among the poorest in global society. We describe here the trends for UK pneumonia R&D investment and published outputs, and correlate with 2013 global mortality.

Methods

Data related to awards to UK institutions for pneumonia research from 1997 to 2013 were systematically sourced and categorised by disease area and type of science. Investment was compared to mortality figures in 2010 and 2013 for pneumonia, tuberculosis and influenza. Investment was also compared to publication data.

Results

Of all infectious disease research between 2011 and 2013 (£917.0 million), £28.8 million (3.1%) was for pneumonia. This was an absolute and proportionate increase from previous time periods. Translational

SUBMITTER: Head MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4588381 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature