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One in five deaths due to sepsis
Researchers at the University of Washington have found that one in five deaths around the world is caused by sepsis, more than those killed by cancer.
The report estimates 11 million people a year are dying from sepsis, otherwise known as blood poisoning, with health professionals saying that the ‘alarming’ figures were double previous estimates. Most cases were in poor and middle income countries, but even wealthier nations, including the UK, are dealing with sepsis.
In this country, the death rate is higher than in countries such as Spain, France and Canada. The report shows that there are around 48,000 deaths from sepsis in the UK each year.
This analysis, published in the Lancet and based on medical records from 195 nations, shows there are 49 million cases a year. The 11 million deaths from sepsis account for one in five of all deaths around the world, although cases and deaths have fallen since 1990.
It is hoped that better understanding of the true scale of the problem will raise awareness and save more lives.
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