Determinants of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the Older Adult Population: Data from the LOST in Lombardia Study.

ABSTRACT: Most COVID-19 fatalities have occurred among older adults; however, evidence regarding the determinants of SARS-CoV-2 infection in this population is limited. Telephone interviews were conducted in November 2020 with a representative sample of 4400 Italians aged ≥65 years from the Lombardy region. We determined the prevalence of a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Through unconditional multiple logistic regression models, we estimated the odds ratios (ORs) of infection and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We further evaluated whether infection was related to a reduction in mental wellbeing. Of the participants, 4.9% reported a previous infection. No significant relationship between sex and infection was observed. Prior infection was less frequently reported in subjects aged

SUBMITTER: Mosconi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9324825 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature