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Death analysis of COVID-19 patients admitted in dedicated COVID hospital in Mumbai
Pradnya N Pawar1, Smita S Chavan2, Viplove F Jadhao3
1Community Medicine-Junior Consultant, Seven Hills DCH, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Insights
COVID-19 mortality is higher in elderly males and individuals with comorbidities. Understanding these factors is crucial for reducing the disease burden in India and other developing nations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- COVID-19 presents a significant global health threat, particularly burdensome for developing nations due to treatment challenges.
- India faces a substantial number of COVID-19 cases, necessitating an assessment of mortality factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify sociodemographic and comorbidity factors associated with COVID-19 mortality.
- To provide recommendations for reducing COVID-19 patient mortality.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from Medical Record Department (MRD) and e-Health records via HMIS.
- Employed Bivariate analysis using SPSS for data assessment.
Main Results:
- Mortality was significantly higher in individuals with 1-2 comorbidities (62%).
- Elderly individuals (>60 years) accounted for 67.5% of total mortality.
- Male patients exhibited higher mortality rates (68.6%) compared to females.
Conclusions:
- Comorbidities show a significant association with COVID-19 death.
- Mortality rates are notably higher in elderly males compared to younger individuals and females.
Introduction:
COVID-19 poses a great threat globally and also a huge burden on developing countries due to its expensive, less effective, and toxic treatment. India is one of the countries with large number of confirmed cases. This study is done to assess the death due to COVID-19 on various parameters so that necessary action can be taken to reduce the disease burden of COVID-19.
Aim And Objective:
I) To find sociodemographic and other factors associated with mortality. II) To study various comorbidities related to the death due to COVID-19 infection. III) Recommendation for reducing mortality in COVID-19 patients.
Material And Method:
Data related to COVID-19 death was taken from MRD (Medical Record Department) & e-Health records from HMIS and was analyzed by Bivariate analysis in SPSS.
Results:
Results showed that people with 1--2 comorbidity have 62% death. Mortality was found to be more in elderly, that is, >60 years age group with 67.5% of total mortality. And in males (68.6%) as compared to female.
Conclusion:
People with comorbidities have significant association. Also, it showed that death was more common in male and elderly age group as compared to female and youngsters.
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