Assessing the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on mortality: a population-based, matched case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Estimating the isolated effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the risk of mortality is challenging. We aimed to determine whether COVID-19 was associated with high rates of mortality independently of age, sex and underlying disorders.

Methods

A population-based, matched, case-control study of adults insured by Clalit Health Services was performed. Cases were defined as patients who died of all causes between July and December 2020. Each case was matched in a ratio of 1:1 with a living control based on age, sex and co-morbidities. An unconditional logistic regression analysis was performed to identify independent risk factors for mortality.

Results

A total of 2874 patients who died were successfully matched with 2874 living controls. The prevalenc

SUBMITTER: Turjeman A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9420031 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature