Multi-ethnic Investigation of Risk and Immune Determinants of COVID-19 Outcomes.

ABSTRACT: Background: Disparate COVID-19 outcomes have been observed between Hispanic, Non-Hispanic Black, and White patients. The underlying causes for these disparities are not fully understood. Methods: This was a retrospective study utilizing electronic medical record data from five hospitals within a single academic health system based in New York City. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to identify demographic, clinical, and lab values associated with in-hospital mortality. Results: 3,086 adult patients with self-reported race/ethnicity information presenting to the emergency department and hospitalized with COVID-19 up to April 13, 2020 were included in this study. While older age (multivariable OR 1.06, 95% CI 1.05-1.07) and baseline hypoxia (multivariabl

SUBMITTER: Jun T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8963691 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature