Comorbidities and the risk of death among individuals infected by COVID-19 in Espírito Santo, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 54: e01382021, 2021. tab, graf
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| ID: biblio-1288074
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
We investigated the association of self-reported comorbidities with fatality risk among individuals infected with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Espírito Santo State, Brazil.METHODS:
We included 212,620 individuals, ≥30 years old. The data were obtained from the COVID-19 panel. Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox regression model were used.RESULTS:
COVID-19-positive individuals presenting with chronic conditions were at a higher risk of fatality than individuals without these comorbidities. Age had a significant effect on these relationships.CONCLUSIONS:
Comorbidities were associated with an increased risk of fatality. Middle-aged people (30-59 years) with comorbidities should also be considered as a vulnerable group.
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Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Instituto Jones dos Santos Neves/BR
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Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR