Unveiling the Long-Term Mortality Burden Among Sepsis Survivors: Insights from a 15-Year Catalonia Cohort Study

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This extensive 15-year study of sepsis survivors in Catalonia found that nearly 42% died within 2 years after hospital discharge, underscoring high long-term mortality. Key risk factors include advanced age, significant comorbidities such as neoplasia, liver cirrhosis, dementia, and prolonged hospital stays. Recent years show a modest decline in mortality, suggesting improvements in sepsis management and survivorship care.

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