Comorbidities and the risk of death among individuals infected by COVID-19 in Espírito Santo, Brazil

Martinez, Edson Zangiacomi; Aragon, Davi Casale; Pontes, Carolina Moreira; Nunes, Altacílio Aparecido; Maciel, Ethel Leonor Noia; Jabor, Pablo; Zandonade, Eliana

INTRODUCTION: We investigated the association of self-reported comorbidities with fatality risk among individuals infected with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Espírito Santo State, Brazil. METHODS: We included 212,620 individuals, ≥30 years old. The data were obtained from the COVID-19 panel. Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox regression model were used. RESULTS: COVID-19-positive individuals presenting with chronic conditions were at a higher risk of fatality than individuals without these comorbidities. Age had a significant effect on these relationships. CONCLUSIONS: Comorbidities were associated with an increased risk of fatality. Middle-aged people (30-59 years) with comorbidities should also be considered as a vulnerable group.