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Unveiling Post-Surgical Procedure-Related Mortality in Adults (>25 Years) in Us: Epidemiological Trends and Disparities Based on a Comprehensive Analysis Using the CDC Wonder Database (1999-2020)

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This study examined U.S. deaths related to post-surgical complications among adults aged 25 and older from 1999 to 2020 using CDC WONDER death certificate data (ICD-10 code Y83). The authors analyzed age-adjusted mortality rates, overall trends, and differences by sex, race/ethnicity, and geographic region using Joinpoint regression and Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC).<br /><br />Overall, post-surgical procedure-related mortality decreased only slightly over the study period, with the age-adjusted mortality rate falling from 12.12 per 100,000 in 1999 to 10.93 in 2020. This corresponded to an AAPC of -0.51, suggesting a modest downward trend. During the period, there were 381,093 total deaths.<br /><br />The analysis found important disparities. Mortality rates were higher among males, Black individuals, and people living in nonmetropolitan areas. Regionally, the Midwest showed the greatest increase in mortality trends. These patterns indicate that although overall mortality has improved marginally, progress has been uneven across population groups and locations.<br /><br />The study emphasizes that post-surgical complications remain a serious patient safety issue, often linked to bleeding, sepsis, organ failure, or anesthesia-related adverse events. The findings support the need for stronger surgical protocols, improved postoperative monitoring, and targeted interventions aimed at high-risk and underserved populations.

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Sagar Bathija

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Author List Adnan Bhat, Aman Ullah, Ayesha Bhat, Aysha Tahera, Faiza Khalifa, Faizan Ahmed, Hasan Alajmi, John N. George, John W. Merriman III, Kainat Aman, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Hunain, Mushood Ahmed, Naveen Baskaran, Riley G. Jones, Sagar Bathija, Syed Khi

Category Research

Concept Post-Surgical Procedure-Related Mortality

Concept Temporal Trend

Concept Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate

Concept CDC WONDER

Concept Death Certificate Data

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization Lowell General Hospital

Presenting Author Sagar Bathija

Track Patient Safety

Keywords

post-surgical complications

mortality trends

CDC WONDER

age-adjusted mortality rate

ICD-10 Y83

Joinpoint regression

AAPC

health disparities

patient safety

postoperative monitoring

Post-Surgical Procedure-Related Mortality

Temporal Trend

Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate

CDC WONDER

Death Certificate Data