The hidden burden of influenza data
One of the main conclusions is that hospitalizations for cardiovascular and respiratory reasons are significantly overrepresented compared to recorded influenza cases.Estimates were obtained for each hospitalization coded with a specific influenza diagnosis 3.8 Additional hospitalization Due to influenza-related cardiovascular and respiratory problems. Excessive hospitalizations not only have health consequences, but also economic consequences.Therefore, we calculate a Estimated annual direct costs are $142.9 million Euro for all ages. This is €115.9 million, specifically for patients over 65 years of age. As observed, influenza infection induces respiratory and nonrespiratory complications, with cardiovascular complications being the most prominent.of the total An estimated 37 million people are hospitalized In Spanish public hospitals, respiratory and cardiovascular disease diagnoses accounted for 26.4% of hospitalizations, of which 65.6% were patients over 65 years old. Additionally, the study provides a more detailed view of influenza-related mortality. During the analysis period, an average of 27.7 influenza deaths per 100,000 inhabitants were estimated across all age groups. Regarding mortality related to these respiratory and cardiovascular complications, the total number of excess deaths during the study period was 74,694, of which 68,484 were in patients over 65 years of age.