Nutritional Advice El MondoObjectives:
What is the prevalence of underlying disease in died people with COVID-19?
Study design:
This review article included 32 articles.
Results and conclusions:
The investigators found the most prevalent comorbidities among COVID-19 were hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, lung disease, malignancy, cerebrovascular disease, COPD and asthma.
The investigators found among all reported underlying disease, highest and lowest prevalence was related to hypertension and asthma which were estimated 46% [95% CI = 37% to 55%] and 3% [95% CI = 2% to 6%], respectively.
The investigators concluded underlying disease has a critical role in poor outcomes, severity of disease and high mortality rate of COVID-19 patients. Patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetes should be carefully monitored and be aware of health protocols.
Original title:
Prevalence of underlying diseases in died cases of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Javanmardi F, Keshavarzi A, […], Pirbonyeh N.
Link:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33095835/
Additional information of El Mondo:
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