Meningitis incidence rates are notably higher within specific age demographics. Data indicates that children under five years old, adolescents aged 11-14, and young adults between 15 and 24 years old are the groups most significantly affected by the disease.
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people

