Correlates of death among SARS-CoV-2 positive veterans: The contribution of lifetime tobacco use.

ABSTRACT: Despite a growing body of research examining correlates and consequences of COVID-19, few findings have been published among military veterans. This limitation is particularly concerning as preliminary data indicate that veterans may experience a higher rate of mortality compared to their civilian counterparts. One factor that may contribute to increased rates of death among veterans with COVID-19 is tobacco use. Indeed, findings from a recent meta-analysis highlight the association between lifetime smoking status and COVID-19 progression to more severe or critical conditions including death. Notably, prevalence rates of tobacco use are higher among veterans than civilians. Thus, the purpose of the current study was to examine demographic and medical variables that may contribute to likeli

SUBMITTER: Raines AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7538383 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature