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Asthma-related mortality in Italian children and adolescents

Francesca Saretta1, Mattia Giovannini2,3, Angela Klain4

  • 1Pediatric Department, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, 33100, Udine, Italy. francescasaretta@gmail.com.

Italian Journal of Pediatrics
|August 6, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Asthma deaths in children and adolescents persist globally. This study found 46 asthma fatalities in Italian youth (0-19 years) from 2013-2023, with higher rates in adolescents and specific regions, highlighting the need for targeted prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Respiratory Medicine
  • Public Health Surveillance
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Asthma remains a significant cause of mortality in children and adolescents despite advances in diagnosis and treatment.
  • Understanding pediatric asthma mortality patterns is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze asthma-related deaths in Italian children and adolescents (0-19 years) from 2013 to 2023.
  • To identify demographic and regional patterns associated with fatal pediatric asthma.
  • To inform targeted preventive strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Data collection from the Italian National Statistical Database for asthma-related deaths.
  • Analysis of mortality rates and trends in the 0-19 age group.
  • Identification of geographical and age-specific risk factors.

Main Results:

  • A total of 46 asthma-related deaths were recorded in Italian children and adolescents.
  • The overall mortality rate was 0.39 per million individuals (0-19 years).
  • The highest number of deaths occurred in the North-East Regions (36.9%), and 84.7% of deaths were in the 10-19 age group.

Conclusions:

  • Fatal asthma continues to affect Italian children and adolescents, particularly older age groups and those in specific regions.
  • There is a critical need for enhanced preventive strategies and further research focused on high-risk populations and geographical areas.
  • Addressing adolescent asthma mortality requires tailored public health initiatives.

Keywords:
AdolescentsAsthmaChildrenItalyMortalityPediatrics

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