Poster HE-005

The Burden of Pediatric Chronic Wounds: A Nationwide Analysis From the United States

Ayesha A. Qureshi (she/her/hers)MDNationwide Children's Hospitalayesha.qureshi@nationwidechildrens.org

Presented at Symposium on Advanced Wound Care 2024

Introduction: Annually, 10.5 million Americans suffer from chronic wounds, with associated costs projected to exceed 30 billion USD by 2030. Despite rising cases among younger individuals, there is a paucity of research on the overall burden of pediatric chronic wounds, limiting the development of cost-effective treatment strategies. This study aims to: 1) evaluate the epidemiology, including prevalence, demographics, etiology, and comorbidities and 2) assess the economic impact of pediatric chronic wound hospitalizations.Methods:Children