Anaphylaxis in Brazil between 2011 and 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a lack of population-based studies of anaphylaxis from low- and middle-income countries. This hampers public health planning and investments and may influence availability of adrenaline auto-injectors.

Objective

We conducted the first national population-based study of anaphylaxis hospitalization in Brazil.

Methods

Descriptive study using routinely reported data to the Brazilian Hospital Information System for the years 2011-2019. Information available is coded based on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 and covers main cause of hospitalization (primary cause) and any conditions contributing to it (secondary cause).

Results

Over 9 years, we identified 5716 admissions due to anaphylaxis for all causes. The average hospitali

SUBMITTER: Tanno LK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9541456 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature