COVID-19 mortality and its predictors in the elderly: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Older people have higher rates of comorbidities and may experience more severe inflammatory responses; therefore, are at higher risk of death. Herein, we aimed to systematically review the mortality in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients and its predictors in this age group.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Science Direct using relevant keywords. Retrieved records underwent a two-step screening process consisting of title/abstract and full-text screenings to identify the eligible studies.

Results

Summarizing findings of 35 studies demonstrated that older patients have higher mortality rates compared to the younger population. A review of articles revealed that increasing age, body mass index, a male gender, dementia, impairm

SUBMITTER: Dadras O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9125886 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature