In the Philippines, Statistics Research Development released that Pneumonia caused 62.72 thousand deaths in 2019.
A study also showed that in 100,000 discharges, 4205 patients are due to Community-acquired pneumonia (Bernal, et. al., 2021).
A joint statement of PSMID (Philippine Society of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases) and other organizations concerned (PCCP, PAFP, & PCR) released that CAP remains the leading cause of death from an infectious disease. It is the 6th leading cause of overall death and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.
Derived from an observational study, it was detected that among the 535 patients, 38% were younger than 50 years old. It was observed that the rate of bacterial pneumonia (40%) was higher in comparison to the influenza virus (13%). Haemophilus influenzae (12%) was a commonly detected bacterium whilst influenza virus (5%) was for viral pneumonia. In contrast, Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection is more prevalent in the younger age group. Among CAP patients, 14% died during hospitalization
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