Persistent poverty, glycemic control and adverse COVID-19 outcomes: a retrospective study using real-world data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the profound impact of diabetes and neighborhood environments on health outcomes. Persistent poverty areas, characterized by long-standing economic deprivation, may contribute to increased risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes, particularly among individuals with poor glycemic control. This study investigated the associations between persistent poverty, longitudinal glycemic control by diabetes status, and adverse COVID-19 outcomes using real world data.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective analysis using electronic health record (EHR) data from a large Academic health system. The sample included 3,681 adults diagnosed with COVID-19 between March 2020 and January 2021, with available HbA1c and neighborho

SUBMITTER: Tanaka S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12798015 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature