Prevalence Patterns of Children's Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease (chILD) in Colombia, 2016–2024

Abstract

Children's interstitial and diffuse lung disease (chILD) comprise a heterogeneous group of rare disorders associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Population‐based epidemiological data remain scarce in low‐ and middle‐income countries, limiting health system planning and policy development. We aimed to estimate the prevalence and temporal trends of chILD in Colombia using nationwide administrative healthcare data.