Key Takeaways
- U.S. children aged 6 months-17 years hospitalization rate for influenza was 35.6 per 100,000 in 2022-2023 season.
- Globally, 149 million children under 5 visited health facilities for acute respiratory infections in 2022.
- U.K. pediatric emergency department visits totaled 4.2 million for under-16s in 2022/23.
- The global pediatric healthcare market size was valued at USD 208.74 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2024 to 2030.
- In the U.S., pediatric healthcare spending reached $128.5 billion in 2022, accounting for 8.4% of total national health expenditures.
- The North American pediatric vaccines market is expected to reach USD 25.6 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 7.5%.
- Global under-5 mortality rate declined to 37 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2022.
- U.S. infant mortality rate 5.4 per 1,000 live births in 2022.
- U.K. neonatal mortality 2.5 per 1,000 live births in 2022.
- In the U.S., 19.3% of children aged 0-17 have asthma, affecting 13.2 million kids in 2022.
- Globally, 1 in 6 children under 5 has developmental disabilities, impacting 250 million kids per WHO 2023 data.
- U.S. obesity rate among children aged 2-19 reached 20.7% in 2020, up from 19.7% in 2016.
- In the U.S., 93.5% of children aged 19-35 months received the recommended 4 doses of DTaP vaccine in 2022.
- Globally, 84% of infants received the third dose of DTP vaccine in 2022, up from 81% in 2019.
- U.K. MMR vaccine uptake for first dose 92.5% in children turning 2 in 2022/23.
Pediatric care demand is rising worldwide, with huge patient volumes, spending, and gaps in prevention and outcomes.
Healthcare Utilization
Healthcare Utilization Interpretation
Market and Economics
Market and Economics Interpretation
Mortality and Outcomes
Mortality and Outcomes Interpretation
Prevalence of Conditions
Prevalence of Conditions Interpretation
Vaccinations and Prevention
Vaccinations and Prevention Interpretation
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