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Epidemiological Features of COVID-19 in Makkah City: A Retrospective Data Analysis

Atif Asghar1, Majid Bamaga1, Asim Khogeer2

  • 1Department of Environmental and Health Research, The Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques Institute of Hajj and Umrah Research, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O. Box: 6287, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine
|March 4, 2022
PubMed

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COVID-19 severity and mortality in Makkah City were 20.3% and 11.6%, respectively, with higher incidence in males. Chronic diseases, nationality, and BMI significantly correlated with infection severity and death.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to impact global health, with significant mortality observed in Makkah City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
  • Understanding the epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 in Makkah is crucial for targeted public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiological features of COVID-19 in Makkah City.
  • To analyze the association between COVID-19 severity, mortality, and demographic factors or comorbidities.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 4,742 COVID-19 patient records.
  • Examined prevalence, severity, and mortality rates.
  • Assessed correlations with demographic data and comorbidities.

Main Results:

  • Males constituted 66.7% of cases; the highest incidence was in individuals over 60 years old (25.2%).
  • Overall COVID-19 severity and mortality rates were 20.3% and 11.6%, respectively.
  • Significant correlations were found between infection severity and chronic diseases, nationality, BMI, and mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Severe COVID-19 and mortality rates in Makkah City were 20.3% and 11.6%, with a higher incidence among males.
  • Severity is strongly linked to comorbidities, nationality, BMI, and mortality.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate mechanisms influencing health outcomes in specific patient groups.
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