Researchers analyzed claims data from 2011 to 2017 to calculate the lifetime risks of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) starting from the age of 18. This study provides valuable insights into the varying risks of CDI across different patient groups. The findings revealed significant disparities based on insurance type and gender. Female patients insured by Medicaid exhibited a notably high lifetime risk rate of 32% for CDI. In contrast, the risk was considerably lower at 10% for male patients with commercial insurance. However, the risk escalated dramatically for females with end-stage renal disease, reaching nearly 40%. These findings highlight the importance of considering demographic factors and health conditions in assessing the risk of CDI, thereby informing more targeted healthcare strategies and interventions.
Reference: Brown DS, Olsen MA, Keller MR, et al. Clostridioides difficile infection across the lifespan: Estimation using life tables. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Jan 25:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.2. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38268338.
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38268338/
