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Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 mortality in Saudi Arabia: A retrospective multi-center

Mahmoud A Mahmoud1, Alaa Anwar Altaluoni2, Abdulrahman Abdullah Alshargi3

  • 1Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|December 4, 2024
PubMed

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Older age, male gender, and non-Saudi nationality are key risk factors for COVID-19 mortality. Intensive care unit admission significantly increases life expectancy for patients with coronavirus disease 2019.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused significant global morbidity and mortality.
  • Understanding COVID-19 mortality patterns is crucial for healthcare systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of COVID-19 mortality.
  • To identify factors influencing COVID-19 mortality rates.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective observational study in Saudi Arabia (March-June 2020).
  • Analysis of epidemiological and clinical data for 3260 COVID-19 deaths.

Main Results:

  • Mean age of deceased was 55 years, with highest mortality in ages 40-69.
  • Males (76%) and non-Saudis (71%) had higher mortality rates.
  • June saw the highest percentage of deaths (47%); Tabuk Region had the highest mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Older age, male gender, and non-Saudi nationality are identified as risk factors for COVID-19 mortality.
  • Intensive care unit (ICU) care was associated with a 6-day increase in life expectancy.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19CharacteristicsSaudi Arabiamortality

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