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COVID-19 and chronic diseases: Impacts and developments before the pandemic
Chronic Disease Covid-19 Pandemic ; 2020(Revista Baiana de Enfermagem)
Article in English | WHO COVID | ID: covidwho-1328334
ABSTRACT

Objective:

to reflect on the high risk of complications of COVID-19 in people with chronic non-communicable diseases, as well as the possible consequences for those affected by the disease.

Method:

narrative review, developed based on articles published in journals and documents of official national agencies.

Results:

the study allowed the reflection about the vulnerability of people with chronic diseases in the context of the new coronavirus pandemic, as well as the impacts to this population. This scenario substantially impacts health services, and highlights the need for a differentiated attention regarding the prevention measures.

Conclusion:

the current scenario presents itself with many challenges for the population, which requires self-care actions and meetings preventive measures aimed at the individual and collective safety. © 2020 Universidade Federal da Bahia. All rights reserved.
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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: WHO COVID Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Reviews Language: English Journal: Chronic Disease Covid-19 Pandemic Document Type: Article

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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: WHO COVID Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Reviews Language: English Journal: Chronic Disease Covid-19 Pandemic Document Type: Article