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Comorbidities and the risk of death among individuals infected by COVID-19 in Espírito Santo, Brazil

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.

Keywords:
COVID-19; Coronavirus disease; Comorbidities; Chronic diseases; Epidemiology; Survival analysis

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