Mortality risk of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome cases classified as COVID-19: A longitudinal study.
Nádia Cristina Pinheiro RodriguesJoaquim Teixeira-NettoDenise Leite Maia MonteiroMônica Kramer de Noronha AndradePublished in: PloS one (2024)
The study identified demographic and comorbidity factors influencing COVID-19 mortality. Rio de Janeiro exhibited the highest risk, while São Paulo had the lowest. Vaccination significantly reduces death risk. Findings contribute to understanding regional mortality variations and guide public health policies, emphasizing the importance of targeted interventions for vulnerable groups.