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Social and Demographic Disparities in the Severity of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children

Fabio Savorgnan1, Sebastian Acosta1, Alexander Alali1

  • 1From the Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas.

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
|May 10, 2022
PubMed

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Social constructs like race and neighborhood disadvantage are risk factors for severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Non-Hispanic Black children, those over 12, and those in disadvantaged areas face higher risks for MIS-C complications.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Social determinants of health are increasingly recognized as critical factors influencing pediatric health outcomes.
  • Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a serious condition requiring comprehensive risk factor analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between social constructs and the severity of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).
  • To identify specific demographic and socioeconomic factors linked to severe MIS-C outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 206 patients diagnosed with MIS-C.
  • Analysis of patient data including race, age, and neighborhood socioeconomic status.
  • Correlation of social factors with severe MIS-C outcomes such as intensive care unit admission, intubation, and vasopressor use.

Main Results:

  • Children who were non-Hispanic Black, over 12 years of age, or residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods showed a significant association with severe MIS-C.
  • These social constructs were linked to increased likelihood of intensive care unit admission, intubation, and vasopressor use.

Conclusions:

  • Social constructs are significant risk factors contributing to the severity of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.
  • Targeted interventions and resource allocation may be necessary for high-risk pediatric populations identified through social determinants of health.

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