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César González-González1, Karina Orozco-Rocha1, Rafael Samper-Ternent2

  • 1Universidad de Colima, México.

Papeles De Poblacion
|November 7, 2022
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Older adults in Mexico with less education, poor economic status, or living alone face higher COVID-19 risks. Targeted support is crucial for this vulnerable population to mitigate pandemic impacts.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Mexico faces a significant challenge in managing COVID-19 impacts on its aging population.
  • Older adults (50+) are a high-risk group for severe COVID-19 outcomes, including hospitalization and intubation.
  • Socioeconomic and family factors exacerbate COVID-19 vulnerability in this demographic.

Purpose:

  • To identify socioeconomic and family characteristics associated with high COVID-19 risk in Mexican adults aged 50 and older.
  • To analyze vulnerabilities contributing to severe COVID-19 outcomes in this population.
  • To inform targeted public health interventions and support strategies.

Summary:

  • Gender and age are significant predictors of high COVID-19 risk.
  • Lower educational attainment, precarious employment, poor perceived economic status, and single-person households receiving familial support indicate heightened vulnerability.
Keywords:
AgingCOVID-19MHASfamilyvulnerability

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  • These factors are strongly linked to increased risk of positive COVID-19 tests, hospitalization, and intubation.

    • Impact:

    • Findings highlight the need for tailored strategies to support vulnerable older adults during health crises.
    • Recommendations include ensuring access to quality healthcare, adequate economic support, and maintaining well-being standards.
    • This research can guide policy development for pandemic preparedness and response for aging populations.