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Social determinants of health associated with severity and mortality in patients with COVID-19.
Núñez-Cortés, Rodrigo; Ortega-Palavecinos, Maritza; Soto-Carmona, Camilo; Torres-Gangas, Pablo; Concha-Rivero, Ma Paz; Torres-Castro, Rodrigo.
  • Núñez-Cortés R; Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile.
  • Ortega-Palavecinos M; Social Services, Hospital Clínico La Florida.
  • Soto-Carmona C; Department of Physical Therapy, Hospital Clínico La Florida.
  • Torres-Gangas P; Department of Physical Therapy, Hospital Clínico La Florida.
  • Concha-Rivero MP; Nursing Department, Hospital Clínico La Florida. Santiago, Chile.
  • Torres-Castro R; Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile.
Gac Med Mex ; 157(3): 263-270, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1535083
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Historically, pandemics have resulted in higher mortality rates in the most vulnerable populations. Social determinants of health (SDH) have been associated with people morbidity and mortality at different levels.

OBJECTIVE:

To determine the relationship between SDH and COVID-19 severity and mortality.

METHODS:

Retrospective study, where data from patients with COVID-19 were collected at a public hospital in Chile. Sociodemographic variables related to structural SDH were classified according to the following categories gender, age (< 65 years, ≥ 65 years), secondary education (completed or not), work status (active, inactive) and income (< USD 320, ≥ USD 320).

RESULTS:

A total of 1,012 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases were included. Average age was 64.2 ± 17.5 years. Mortality of the entire sample was 14.5 %. Age, level of education, unemployment and income had a strong association with mortality (p < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS:

The findings reinforce the idea that SDH should be considered a public health priority, which is why political efforts should focus on reducing health inequalities for future generations.
RESUMEN

INTRODUCCIÓN:

Históricamente, las pandemias han tenido como resultado tasas de mortalidad más altas en las poblaciones más vulnerables. Los determinantes sociales de la salud (DSS) se han asociado a la morbimortalidad de las personas en diferentes niveles.

OBJETIVO:

Determinar la relación entre los DSS, la severidad de COVID-19 y la mortalidad por esta enfermedad.

MÉTODOS:

Estudio retrospectivo en el que se recolectaron datos de pacientes con COVID-19 en un hospital público de Chile. Las variables sociodemográficas relacionadas con los DSS estructurales se clasificaron según las siguientes categorías sexo, edad (< 65 años, ≥ 65 años), educación secundaria (completada o no), condición de trabajo (activo, inactivo) e ingreso económico (< USD 320, ≥ USD 320).

RESULTADOS:

Fueron incluidos 1012 casos con COVID-19 confirmados por laboratorio. La edad promedio fue de 64.2 ± 17.5 años. La mortalidad de la muestra total fue de 14.5 %. La edad, nivel educativo, desempleo e ingresos tuvieron fuerte asociación con la mortalidad (p < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONES:

Los hallazgos refuerzan la idea de que los DSS deben considerarse una prioridad de salud pública, por lo que los esfuerzos políticos deben centrarse en reducir las desigualdades en salud para las generaciones futuras.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Social Determinants of Health / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: South America / Chile Language: English Journal: Gac Med Mex Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Social Determinants of Health / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: South America / Chile Language: English Journal: Gac Med Mex Year: 2021 Document Type: Article