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  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Dynamics

Background:

  • Observed SARS-CoV-2 incidence disproportionately affected older adults, with lower rates in children and adolescents, contrary to initial expectations of universal susceptibility.
  • Understanding age-related variations in infection rates is crucial for effective public health strategies during pandemics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if differential testing rates across age groups explain the observed variations in SARS-CoV-2 incidence.
  • To determine the true infection risk by age after accounting for testing frequency.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based cohort study was conducted in Ontario, Canada.
  • Data on SARS-CoV-2 testing volumes, laboratory-confirmed cases, and population demographics were analyzed.
  • Negative binomial regression and metaregression were used to estimate test-adjusted standardized infection ratios (SIRs).

Main Results:

  • Observed incidence and testing rates were highest in the oldest age group and lowest in those under 20.
  • After adjusting for testing frequency, SIRs were lowest in children and adults over 70.
  • Adolescents and males aged 20-49 exhibited markedly higher test-adjusted SIRs compared to the general population.

Conclusions:

  • Adjustment for testing frequency reveals a different pattern of SARS-CoV-2 infection risk by age.
  • Younger males represent an underrecognized group at high risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • The novel methodology for estimating test-adjusted SIRs requires external validation.