COVID-19 mortality and its associated factors in Nepal: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Reports from other countries have indicated that severe forms and fatal cases of COVID-19 in older adults and people with underlying comorbidities. The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors associated with COVID-19 mortality in Nepal.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 12 to July 23, 2021 to identify the underlying factors associated with COVID-19 deaths. Our sample included all cases diagnosed and registered as COVID-19-related deaths at 30 hospitals of Nepal.

Results

A total of 1459 COVID-19 hospital-based death records were collected from 30 hospitals. Mean age at death was 60.2 (±15.6) years. One-third of cases were admitted with fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The computerized tomography Severity Score showed tha

SUBMITTER: Amatya I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10684362 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature