Comparison of comorbidities among severe and non-severe COVID-19 patients in Asian versus non-Asian populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the comorbidities among severe and non-severe COVID-19 patients in Asian versus non-Asian populations.

Design

Systemic review and Meta-analysis.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, Scopus and the web of science Database up to 24 March 2021. Odds ratios were calculated using a random-effects model.

Results

We identified 66 studies including 39 Asian and 27 non-Asian studies. This study demonstrated that the proportion of hypertension was significantly higher in severe group than in non-severe group for Asian (OR = 2.46) and non-Asian (OR = 1.60, 95% CI: 1.37-1.86, I²  = 84%; p < .00001) patients. Similarly, the proportion of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidn

SUBMITTER: Puri A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8661719 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature