Risk factors for critical illness and death among adult Brazilians with COVID-19.

Isabela Silva Natália Cristina de Faria Álida Rosária Silva Ferreira Lucilene Rezende Anastácio Lívia Garcia Ferreira

Published in: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (2021)

Risk factors for intensive care unit admission and mortality among adult Brazilians were higher in men, obese individuals, and non-urban areas. Obesity was the strongest risk factor for intensive care unit admission and mortality.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
emergency department
cardiovascular events
coronavirus disease
mechanical ventilation
type diabetes
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insulin resistance
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adipose tissue
weight gain
bariatric surgery
middle aged
physical activity
respiratory syndrome coronavirus