Geographic heterogeneity of the epidemiological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy using a socioeconomic proxy-based classification of the national territory.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the differences in incidence, non-intensive care unit (non-ICU) and intensive care unit (ICU) hospital admissions, and COVID-19-related mortality between the "inner areas" of Italy and its metropolitan areas.

Study design

Retrospective population-based study conducted from the beginning of the pandemic in Italy (20 February 2020) to 31 March 2022.

Methods

The municipalities of Italy were classified into metropolitan areas, peri-urban/intermediate areas and "inner areas" (peripheral/ultra-peripheral). The exposure variable was residence in an "inner area" of Italy. Incidence of diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection, non-ICU and ICU hospital admissions and death within 30 days from diagnosis were the outcomes of the study. COVID-19 va

SUBMITTER: Petrelli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10160611 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature