Sepsis revealed to be very deadly
One in five deaths around the world is caused by sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, shows the most comprehensive analysis of the condition.
Sepsis is caused by the body
overreacting to an infection
The report estimates 11
million people a year are dying from sepsis – more than are killed by cancer.
The researchers at the University of Washington said the “alarming” figures were double previous estimates.
Most cases were in poor and
middle income countries, but even wealthier nations are dealing with sepsis.