Prevalence of underlying diseases in died cases of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Underlying disease have a critical role in vulnerability of populations for a greater morbidity and mortality when they suffer from COVID-19. The aim of current study is evaluating the prevalence of underlying disease in died people with COVID-19.

Methods

The current study have been conducted according to PRISMA guideline. International database including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane and google scholar were searched for relevant studies up to 1 June. All relevant articles that reported underlying disease in died cases of COVID-19 were included in the analysis.

Results

After screening and excluding duplicated and irrelevant studies, 32 articles included in the analysis. The most prevalent comorbidities were hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascula

SUBMITTER: Javanmardi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7584167 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature