Variables associated with COVID-19 severity: an observational study of non-paediatric confirmed cases from the general population of the Basque Country, Spain.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate which were the most relevant sociodemographic and clinical variables associated with COVID-19 severity, and uncover how their inter-relations may have affected such severity.

Design

A retrospective observational study based on electronic health record data.

Participants

Individuals ≥14 years old with a positive PCR or serology test, between 28 February and 31 May 2020, belonging to the Basque Country (Spain) public health system. Institutionalised and individuals admitted to a hospital at home unit were excluded from the study.

Main outcome measure

Three severity categories were established: primary care, hospital/intensive care unit admission and death.

Results

A total of n=14 197 cases fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Most va

SUBMITTER: Vrotsou K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8024058 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature