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Analysis of COVID Deaths: A single Centre Experience in Mumbai Medical College

Vikram Londhey1, Neelam Redkar2, Sanjay Gulhane3

  • 1Associate Professor, HBT Medical College Dr. R.N. Cooper Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|September 29, 2021
PubMed

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The COVID-19 mortality rate was 13.2% in this study. The virus impacted all demographics, with deaths occurring across all age groups and genders, regardless of comorbidity status.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) has posed a significant global health challenge.
  • Understanding mortality patterns is crucial for effective public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the mortality rate of COVID-19 at a specific center.
  • To analyze the demographic distribution (age, sex) of COVID-19 deaths.
  • To investigate the relationship between hospital stay duration, comorbidities, and COVID-19 mortality.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analytical study was conducted on COVID-19 deaths from April 2020 to January 2021.
  • Data from confirmed COVID-19 cases (Antigen, RT-PCR, CBNAAT) were analyzed.
  • Key metrics included total admissions, deaths, age/gender distribution, hospital stay, and comorbidities.

Main Results:

  • A total of 763 deaths were recorded out of 5762 admissions, yielding a mortality rate of 13.2%.
  • The deceased included 481 males and 282 females, with a mean age of death between 60-70 years (median 64.8).
  • Comorbidity analysis revealed 221 patients with three or more comorbidities, 162 with two, 172 with one, and 208 with no comorbidities.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19 mortality affects diverse age groups and genders.
  • The virus poses a risk to individuals with and without pre-existing health conditions.
  • Preventive measures like vaccination, masks, social distancing, and sanitization remain vital for long-term control.

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