Prevalence of underlying diseases in died cases of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Authors

Fatemeh Javanmardi · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Abdolkhalegh Keshavarzi · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Ali Akbari · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Amir Emami · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Neda Pirbonyeh · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

In summary, underlying disease have a critical role in poor outcomes, severity of disease and high mortality rate of COVID-19 cases. Patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetes should be carefully monitored and be aware of health protocols.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 COVID-19 and healthcare impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 15, Issue 10, pp. e0241265-e0241265

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0241265

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