Συν-νοσηρότητα και Covid-19 σε Ευρωπαίους ηλικίας 50 ετών και άνω

Ψαρρέα, Αικατερίνη

Comorbidity and Covid-19 among Europeans aged 50 or higher

Master Thesis

Author

Ψαρρέα, Αικατερίνη

Date

2023-09

Abstract

The impact of comorbidities on the outcomes of COVID-19 has been recognized since the early days of the pandemic. However, establishing causality and determining underlying mechanisms and clinical consequences has been difficult—due to the multitude of confounding factors and patient variability. Several distinct pathological mechanisms, which are not active in every patient, determine health outcomes in the three different phases of COVID-19—from the initial phase of viral replication to inflammatory lung damage and post-acute sequelae. Specific comorbidities (and overall multimorbidity) can either exacerbate these pathological mechanisms or reduce the patient's tolerance to organ injury. In conclusion, comorbidity plays an important role in shaping the outcomes of COVID 19 in Europeans aged 50 years and older. The presence of comorbidities increases the risk of severe disease and mortality in this population. Effective management of comorbidity and COVID-19 requires a multidimensional approach that includes prevention, vaccination, integrated care, and addressing health care access and health literacy. By understanding the relationship between comorbidity and COVID-19, healthcare systems can develop targeted strategies to protect and support individuals in this vulnerable age group.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Εφαρμοσμένη Στατιστική

Department

Σχολή Χρηματοοικονομικής και Στατιστικής. Τμήμα Στατιστικής και Ασφαλιστικής Επιστήμης

Number of pages

144

Language

Greek

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/15764
http://dx.doi.org/10.26267/unipi_dione/3186

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