Editorial: World Sepsis Day – A Global Agenda to Target a Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality

On the occasion of the 2020 World Sepsis Day, we have published an Editorial which highlights current challenges, controversies, and opportunities in the efforts to reduce the burden of sepsis globally in the American Journal of Physiology - Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology.

The recent insights gained from the Global Burden of Disease study are discussed in view of the implications for quality improvement at the regional and national levels. The article emphasizes the importance of an integrative approach to address the impact of sepsis in terms of mortality, morbidity, economic costs, and long-term sequelae on patients, their families, and society.