Abstract
IntroductionThe severity of the diseases associated with the coronavirus worsen the results, increasing the mortality of these patients.ObjectiveThe aim of the present study is to report coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hospitalizations and mortality in 2,359 patients aged over 60 years in a reference center in Brazil.MethodThe evolution of hospitalizations and overall mortality of patients admitted to Hospital de Base were evaluated in a clinical trial, then selecting patients aged over 60 years, by age group every 10 years, from March 2020 to April 2021, and analyzing whether there was an increase in mortality in age groups, assessed by Fisher's exact test.ResultsThere was an increase in mortality over the decades in this period, but a reduction in hospitalizations after patient vaccination.ConclusionMortality in patients over 60 years of age is higher than in younger patients, where the vaccine has reduced their hospitalization, but individual patient protection regarding mortality needs further evaluation.
Highlights
The severity of the diseases associated with the coronavirus worsen the results, increasing the mortality of these patients
The evolution of hospitalizations and overall mortality of patients admitted to Hospital de Base were evaluated in a clinical trial, selecting patients aged over 60 years, by age group every 10 years, from
There was an increase in mortality over the decades in this period, but a reduction in hospitalizations after patient vaccination
Summary
The evolution of hospitalizations and overall mortality of patients admitted to Hospital de Base were evaluated in a clinical trial, selecting patients aged over 60 years, by age group every 10 years, from. March 2020 to April 2021, and analyzing whether there was an increase in mortality in age groups, assessed by Fisher's exact test
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