Factors Associated for Mortality of Older People With COVID 19: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Hewaratne Dassanayakege Wimala Thushari Damayanthi Karunakalage I P Prabani Ishanka Weerasekara

Published in: Gerontology & geriatric medicine (2021)

Older age, male gender, dyspnoea and dementia were associated with a greater risk of death of older people from COVID-19 infection. These findings may help health care professionals to identify high-risk groups, facilitate appropriate remedial measures, and control mortality among older people.

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