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Mood disorders in pediatric populations: a temporal analysis of hospital admissions in Brazil

MOOD DISORDERS IN PEDIATRICS: TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF HOSPITALIZATIONS IN BRAZIL

Hospital admissions for mood disorders among children aged 14 years and younger in Brazil rose from 427 in 2015 to 2,407 in 2025; most cases were girls, and the mortality rate was very low.

The study aimed to describe the epidemiological profile of hospital admissions for mood disorders among individuals aged 14 years and younger using DATASUS data. Using an ecological, descriptive, retrospective design, the variables of admission year, sex, age group, and death were examined with descriptive statistics. A total of 14,692 admissions were recorded among individuals aged 14 years and younger for conditions classified in Chapter V of ICD-10. The number of admissions increased from 427 in 2015 to 2,407 in 2025; a progressive increase was observed between 2015 and 2019, followed by a decline in 2020 (1,124 admissions) and renewed growth from 2021 onward. The annual figures presented in the poster were 427, 621, 889, 1,163, 1,421, 1,124, 1,548, 1,888, 2,103, 2,298, and 2,407. In terms of sex distribution, girls accounted for the majority, with 11,601 cases (78.9%), while 3,091 cases (21.1%) were reported among boys. Of the admissions, 14,691 (99.99%) ended in discharge, and only 1 death (0.01%) was recorded over the period. Overall, the data indicate a consistent increase in admissions over the years, a predominance among girls, and a low case fatality rate, outlining an epidemiological profile associated with high demand for healthcare services.

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