The prognostic value of comorbidity for the severity of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

With the increase in the number of COVID-19 infections, the global health apparatus is facing insufficient resources. The main objective of the current study is to provide additional data regarding the clinical characteristics of the patients diagnosed with COVID-19, and in particular to analyze the factors associated with disease severity, lack of improvement, and mortality.

Methods

102 studies were included in the present meta-analysis, all of which were published before September 24, 2020. The studies were found by searching a number of databases, including Scopus, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Embase. We performed a thorough search from early February until September 24. The selected papers were evaluated and analyzed using Stata software applica

SUBMITTER: Fathi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7886178 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature