Predictors of Mortality for Patients with COVID-19 in the Rural Appalachian Region

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Examines patient mortality related to COVID-19 between April 5, 2020 to December 31, 2020 based on data from 13 facilities in the Appalachian Regional Healthcare system. Discusses aging population, comorbidities, and health-related behaviors common in rural populations that increase COVID-19 risks. Includes survival and mortality statistics broken down according to demographic and clinical characteristics, serum biomarkers, and treatments.

Huzefa Bhopalwala, Nakeya Dewaswala, Sandhya Kolagatla, et al.

International Journal of General Medicine, 15, 2207-2214

02/2022

Appalachia · COVID-19 · Health conditions · Mortality · Statistics and data