UK prevalence of underlying conditions which increase the risk of severe COVID-19 disease: a point prevalence study using electronic health records

• Main Authors: Jemma L. Walker (Author), Daniel J. Grint (Author), Helen Strongman (Author), Rosalind M. Eggo (Author), Maria Peppa (Author), Caroline Minassian (Author), Kathryn E. Mansfield (Author), Christopher T. Rentsch (Author), Ian J. Douglas (Author), Rohini Mathur (Author), Angel Y. S. Wong (Author), Jennifer K. Quint (Author), Nick Andrews (Author), Jamie Lopez Bernal (Author), J. Anthony Scott (Author), Mary Ramsay (Author), Liam Smeeth (Author), Helen I. McDonald (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Characterising the size and distribution of the population at risk of severe COVID-19 is vital for effective policy and planning. Older age, and underlying health conditions, are associated with higher risk of death from COVID-19. This study aimed to describe the population at ri...