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How common is sepsis in the us?
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750k/year: National institute of health reports 750000 cases of severe sepsis per year citing data published in 2001. The number of cases is on the rise with the aging of the population.
Answered 9/28/2016
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"common": At least 750, 000 but probably higher as it is underdiagnosed and underreported.
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