Reported about 1 year ago
According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, pneumonia was ranked as the third leading cause of death among the top ten causes of death in Taiwan, with 16,702 deaths recorded in 2024, marking a 10.6% increase compared to the previous year. Post-pandemic immune debt has led to a surge in respiratory diseases, altering the immune system and increasing the risk of fatal pneumonia infections, especially among vulnerable populations like children and the elderly. Despite a significant drop in deaths related to COVID-19, pneumonia deaths surpassed COVID-19 deaths by over 7,000 in 2024.
Source: YAHOO