Trends in Pediatric Hospitalizations and Mortality during the COVID-19 Pandemic in an Urban Setting in Cameroon.

Andreas ChiabiMfie Nji ForgweiMarie BissongLoveline Lum NibaJevis Ning AbahDenis Nsame

Published in: Journal of tropical pediatrics (2022)

There was a statistically significant decline in pediatric hospitalizations during the first 12 months of the pandemic as compared to the same period before the pandemic. Hospital mortality and causes of hospitalizations remained similar over both the periods.

Keyphrases

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coronavirus disease
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emergency department
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coronary artery disease
young adults
acute care
childhood cancer
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