Relationship Between Comorbidity, Chronic Diseases, ICU Hospitalization, and Death Rate in the Elderly With Coronavirus Infection

• Main Authors: Hamed Akhavizadegan (Author), Mahmood Aghaziarati (Author), Mohammad Ghasem Roshanfekr Balalemi (Author), Zahra Arman Broujeni (Author), Fatemeh Taghizadeh (Author), Isa Akbarzadeh Arab (Author), Majid Janani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: The association of comorbidity diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension with the severity of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been repeatedly assessed. However, less research has specifically addressed the elderly. This study aimed to describe the demographic and clinical chara...