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Estimated incidence of community-acquired pneumonia in industrialized and developing regions of the world. Estimated incidence of community-acquired pneumonia in industrialised and developing regions of the world, reported by the World Health Organisation.1
| Region | Incidence (episodes per child-year) | Number of new cases per year (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Asia | 0.36 | 60.95 |
| Africa | 0.33 | 35.13 |
| East Mediterranean | 0.28 | 19.67 |
| Western Pacific | 0.22 | 29.07 |
| Americas | 0.10 | 7.84 |
| Europe | 0.06 | 3.03 |
