Prevalence of comorbidities and its effects in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review and meta-analysis

First Hospital of Lanzhou University · Lanzhou University

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Abstract

Background

An outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) occurred in Wuhan, China; the epidemic is more widespread than initially estimated, with cases now confirmed in multiple countries.

Aims

The aim of this meta-analysis was to assess the prevalence of comorbidities in the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infected patients and the risk of underlying diseases in severe patients compared to non-severe patients.

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Authors

10

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Meta-analysis
  • Odds ratio
  • Internal medicine
  • Confidence interval
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Comorbidity
  • Disease
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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