Mortality risk factors in the dependent population of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain) before and during the first COVID-19 wave.

ABSTRACT: The coronavirus disease pandemic has had an important impact worldwide. The population aged over 65 years and aged dependent persons are the population groups which have suffered in a highest level the consequences of the pandemic in terms of cases and death. In Spain, the situation is similar to other countries, but regional studies are needed because competencies on long-term care depend on regional public administration. Thus, the aim of this work is to analyse social and individual factors associated with the risk of mortality of legally recognised dependent people during the pandemic compared to a non-pandemic period. The data were extracted from the administrative database on individuals included in Castilla-La Mancha's long-term care system and it was merged with the information fro

SUBMITTER: Pardo-Garcia I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11015414 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature