Prevalence of co-morbidities and their association with mortality in patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Awadhesh Kumar Singh Clare L GilliesRitu SinghAkriti SinghYogini ChudasamaBriana ColesSamuel SeiduFrancesco ZaccardiMelanie Jane DaviesKamlesh Khunti

Published in: Diabetes, obesity & metabolism (2020)

In individuals with COVID-19, the presence of co-morbidities (both cardiometabolic and other) is associated with a higher risk of severe COVID-19 and mortality. These findings have important implications for public health with regard to risk stratification and future planning.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
public health
sars cov
risk factors
cardiovascular events
early onset
current status
cardiovascular disease