Impact of the first COVID-19 pandemic wave on hospitalizations and deaths caused by geriatric syndromes in France: a nationwide study.

Marion J TorresJoël CosteFlorence Canouï-PoitrineJacques PouchotAntoine RachasLaura Carcaillon-Bentata

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2023)

In France, during the first lockdown, a substantial decrease in hospitalizations for GS was accompanied by excess mortality. This decline in use of services, which persisted beyond lockdown, may have a mid- and long-term impact on older adult's health.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
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cardiovascular events
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community dwelling
risk factors
health promotion
young adults
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