Sociodemographic factors associated with Covid-19 in Canada

BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease or Covid-19 has caused more than 30 million documented infections and 1 million deaths worldwide as of Oct 2020. It was shown that several sociodemographic factors play a significant role in shaping the Covid-19 outcome and associated death rates across the globe. Thus the present study aims to study the sociodemographic parameters associated with the Covid-19 cases in Canada. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In this retrospective study, the data was collected from the Official data repository present in Canada. The patients' data were evaluated and sociodemographic parameters were checked and recorded. After the data was recorded they are categorized based on the different states and statistical analysis was done. RESULT:The present study reported that in Canada total cases as reported in the repository are 1,253,519 cases. This result indicates that maximum of the patients suffering from Covid-19 belonged to the younger age category. Compared to the males, females were more to suffer from Covid-19. Most of the patients who required hospitalization were in the 80+ year age group (28.5%). Only 1.7% of patients in the age group below 19 years are required to be hospitalized. The regional data variation showed that in Alberta female patients were more in all the age groups compared with the male patients. Saskatchewan also reported a higher number of death cases in older people. In Manitoba, in the younger age category (0-29 years) less number of female patients suffered Covid-19. Interestingly, this number reversed as the age group increased. In Ontario, 72.1% of people reported being admitted to ICU and required a ventilator. In British Columbia, the gender distribution showed no such difference among all the Covid-19 positive cases. In Quebec among the covid-19 positive cases, 47.2% were male and 52.8% were females. CONCLUSION: Age is a significant predictor of Covid-19 mortality and patients from both genders aged more than 75 years and more need to provide more care and increased medical supervision to decrease the Covid-19 casualty.

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Epidemiology of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Mexico: A Report on Age-Sex Variation in the Duration from Symptom Onset to Fatality as an Outcome in Patients

Anthropology - Open Journal ◽

10.17140/antpoj-4-122 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 20-23

Author(s):

Sofía E. Aguiñaga-Malanco ◽

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Sudip Datta-Banik ◽

Rudradeep Datta-Banik ◽

Nina Mendez-Dominguez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sex Differences ◽

Symptom Onset ◽

Surveillance System ◽

Pediatric Patients ◽

Age Groups ◽

Mean Value ◽

Lower Number ◽

Age Group ◽

Male Patients ◽

Death Cases

Objective To describe age-sex differences in the duration from symptom onset to fatality as an outcome in coronavirus desease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Methods The Mexican surveillance system database (up to 15th August 2020) of 70,515 death cases (45,053 males, 25,462 females) in COVID-19 was used for analysis. Age groups for pediatric patients were <1, 1-4, 5-9-years and for the adolescent and adult patients, each decade of life constituted an age group. Results Proportionally more deaths occurred among male patients (64%). Median duration was eight days from onset of symptoms until death; mean value was approximately 10-days. Distribution by age groups showed females survived lower number of average days after the onset of symptoms. A tendency of rise in the number of days survived has been observed from infancy to adulthood and a subsequent decline after 70-years of age. Conclusion Female patients survived relatively lower number of days with infection until death, compared to males.

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TO STUDY THE PREVALENCE OF ANAEMIA IN INDOOR PATIENTS OF TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

International Journal of Advanced Research ◽

10.21474/ijar01/12735 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 599-601

Author(s):

Shivani Gandhi ◽

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Shiffali Sarngal ◽

Swati Arora ◽

Anu Mangoch ◽

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Keyword(s):

Tertiary Care ◽

Age Groups ◽

Physical Growth ◽

Age Group ◽

Tertiary Care Centre ◽

Early Management ◽

Female Patients ◽

Graduate Department ◽

Mild Anaemia ◽

Male Patients

Introduction: Anaemia is a global health problem, prevalent among the individuals of all age groups. It has great impact on the mental as well as physical growth and development. Material And Method: The present study is prospective in nature conducted in the Post graduate department of Pathology, GMC Jammu which included 1600 indoor patients. History, physical examination and primary blood investigation were done in all the cases. Results: Moderate anaemia was prevalent in female patients. Majority of the female patients were in the age group of 61-70 years. Mild anaemia was prevalent in male patients and 51-60 years was the most common age group. Conclusion: Study of anaemia is important to reach the underlying etiological factor in order to direct the early management of anaemia.

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Frequency of Nontraumatic Epistaxis in Older Male Patients

Bangladesh Journal of Otorhinolaryngology ◽

10.3329/bjo.v23i1.45109 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 32-40

Author(s):

Syed Mohammed Tipu Sultan ◽

Md Abdus Sattar ◽

Mahiuddin Khan ◽

Zahedul Alam ◽

Golam Mostafa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Demographic Characteristic ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Younger Age ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Male Patients ◽

The Common ◽

Level Hospital

Introduction: Epistaxis is a common problem which may affect all age groups. It has bimodal presentation.Nontraumatic epistaxis may affect more frequently among older male. Objective: It is important to observe the common factors related with the different etiological types of epistaxis. It is also important to observe the various socio demographic characteristic of the patient with pattern of presentation of the epistaxis. Mehods: Cross-sectional study in tertiary level hospital. From July 2012 to June 2013, 176 participants were selected. Results: Traumatic epistaxis was more frequent (70.51%) among younger age group (age <45yeras), whereas non-traumatic epistaxis was more frequent (72.92%) among older age group (age >45yeras). There was a statistically significant difference between the different age group with their etiology of the epistaxis (P = <0.001). Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol; April 2017; 23(1): 32-40

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Comparison of Prevalence of Periodontitis with Different Indices in Population of District Ghaziabad

Dental Journal of Advance Studies ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1672041 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 04 (01) ◽

pp. 023-030

Author(s):

Vimal Kumar ◽

Pallak Arora ◽

Manish Khatri ◽

Shivani Sharma ◽

Sumit Malhotra ◽

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Keyword(s):

Periodontal Disease ◽

Total Population ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sample Population ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Multi Stage ◽

Younger Age ◽

Study Population

Abstract Objective: To estimate the prevalence of periodontal disease with different indices. Methods & materials: The study population consisted of multistage stratified random sample of 1300 subjects from total population of district Ghaziabad. A cross-sectional study was conducted with multi stage stratified random sampling techniques to select the sample population. The subjects were divided into different age groups and the periodontal assessment was made on the basis of CPITN index and ESI Index. Results: The CPITN has shown to estimate incorrect periodontal disease prevalence because of its underestimation of the disease severity. A huge difference was noticed in the prevalence rate of periodontitis when subjects were examined with ESI index. Conclusion Periodontal disease was found to be highly prevalent in the study population and severity of disease increased with age. More number of subjects in younger age group were found to be healthy.

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Predictive Value of Technical Throwing Skills on Nomination Status in Youth and Long-Term Career Attainment in Handball

Sports Medicine - Open ◽

10.1186/s40798-021-00397-5 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Till Koopmann ◽

Franziska Lath ◽

Dirk Büsch ◽

Jörg Schorer

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

National Level ◽

Age Groups ◽

Age Group ◽

Regression Analyses ◽

Chi Square ◽

Career Attainment ◽

Future Performance ◽

Younger Age

Abstract Background Research on talent in sports aims to identify predictors of future performance. This study retrospectively investigated 1) relationships between young handball field players’ technical throwing skills and (a) their potential nomination to youth national teams and (b) their long-term career attainment 10 years later, and 2) associations between nomination status and career attainment. Results Results from retrospectively predicting nomination status and career attainment using logistic regression analyses show that technical throwing skills were partly able to explain players’ nomination status (Nagelkerke R2: females 9.2%, males 13.1%) and career attainment (Nagelkerke R2: 9.8% for female players). Here, variables throwing velocity and time on exercise showed statistically significant effects. In addition, nomination status and career attainment were shown to be associated using chi-square tests (w of .37 and .23 for female and male players, respectively) and nomination status as a predictor increased the prediction of career attainment remarkably (Nagelkerke R2: females 20.3%, males 12.7%). Conclusions Given these results, basic technical throwing skills may serve rather as a prerequisite in this age group on national level, emphasizing its importance already on lower levels and in younger age groups. Furthermore, advantages from entering the national TID system early especially for females are discussed.

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PROFIL ABSES SUBMANDIBULA DI BAGIAN BEDAH RS Prof. Dr. R. D. KANDO MANADO PERIODE JUNI 2009 SAMPAI JULI 2012

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.2.1.2014.3603 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Inggrid Hesly ◽

Nico Lumintang ◽

Hilman Limpeleh

Keyword(s):

Incidence Rate ◽

Medical Record ◽

Female Patient ◽

Male Patient ◽

Research Data ◽

Observational Research ◽

Age Group ◽

Submandibular Region ◽

Female Patients ◽

Age Category

Abstract: Submandibular abscess is an inflammation with pus formation at submandibular region. submandibular abscess take the highest incidence rate of all types of neck abscesses. most of cases which caused by teeth infection at range 70-85 %, the rest are caused by sialadenitis, lymphadenitis, mouth wall laceration or fracture of the mandible. Aim of this study was to determine the profile of the submandibular abscess cases . This was descriptive retrospective observational research. Data were obtained from medical record from department of surgery BLU/RSUP Prof. dr. R. D. Kandou Manado for last three years from June 2009 to July 2012. Based on 39 cases of submandibula abscess has found 21 male ( 53 % ) and 18 female patients ( 47 % ). In the age category over 50 years , there were 13 patient, 41-50 years there were 10 patients, 31-40 years age group by 2 patients, 21-30 years there were 7 patients , 11-20 years there were 4 patients , 0-1 years there were 3 patients. Result from this research is numbers male patient more than female patient, and the most patient is on over 50 years age category Keywords : Submandibular Abscess Abstrak: Abses submandibula adalah suatu peradangan yang disertai pembentukan pus pada daerah submandibula. Abses submandibula menempati urutan tertinggi dari seluruh abses leher dalam. 70-85 % kasus yang disebabkan oleh infeksi gigi merupakan kasus terbanyak, selebihnya disebabkan oleh sialadenitis, limfadenitis, laserasi dinding mulut atau fraktur mandibula. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui profil kasus abses submandibula. Metode penelitian yang digunakan bersifat retrospektif deskriptif. Data diambil dari rekam medis semua pasien abses submandibula di bagian bedah BLU/RSUP Prof. dr. R.D. Kandou Manado selama tiga tahun terakhir dari Juni 2009 sampai Juli 2013. Berdasarkan data dari 39 pasien abses submandibula ditemukan 21 (53%) pasien laki-laki dan 18 (47%) pasien perempuan. Pada kelompok umur di atas 50 tahun terdapat 13 pasien, kelompok umur 41-50 tahun sebanyak 10 pasien, 31-40 tahun sebanyak 2 pasien, 21-30 tahun sebanyak 7 pasien, 11-20 tahun sebanyak 4 pasien, 0-10 tahun sebanyak 3 pasien. Berdasarkan dari hasil penelitian didapakan data mengenai abses submandibula yaitu pasien laki-laki lebih banyak dari pasien perempuan. Kelompok umur di atas 50 tahun merupakan kelompok umur terbanyak.Kata Kunci: Abses Submandibula

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Age and sex variation in visceral adipose tissue

International Journal of Advances in Medicine ◽

10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20190113 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 101

Author(s):

Pallavi Panchu ◽

Biju Bahuleyan ◽

Rose Babu ◽

Vineetha Vijayan

Keyword(s):

Adipose Tissue ◽

Visceral Fat ◽

Metabolic Disorders ◽

Age Groups ◽

Fat Distribution ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Younger Age ◽

The Difference ◽

Gender Pattern

Background: Adipose tissue mainly visceral fat is said to be harmful and acts as a harbinger of metabolic disorders. A changing trend is seen in the recent decades with decreasing incidence of metabolic disorders in men even though visceral fat is said to be higher in them. Sex hormones may influence the deposition pattern of adipose tissue. The aim of this study was to observe effects of age on visceral fat and to know if the difference in gender pattern of fat distribution is maintained throughout life or disappears after menopause.Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in Thrissur on 385 apparently healthy subjects using Omron body composition analyser. Data was analysed using SPSS 20.0 version. The tests employed were NOVA, independent samples t-test.Results: In each age group, men had significantly higher visceral fat than females. As age increased, visceral fat increased significantly in both genders. In each group, except for younger age groups, VF levels were equal in men and women.Conclusions: Visceral fat is higher in men and this difference is seen in all age groups. As age increases, visceral fat levels also increased in men and women. The distribution of visceral fat is such that a greater number of men have high to very high levels at a younger age group, a feature observed in women only in the peri and post-menopausal age. Adoption of an active lifestyle coupled with healthy diet should protect against onset of metabolic disorders.

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ADULT ACNE: A CLINICAL STUDY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME

International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies ◽

10.32553/ijmbs.v4i2.898 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Shivani Yadav ◽

Srishti Tripathi ◽

Soumya Agarwal ◽

Titiksha Hans ◽

Anshul Choudhary ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽

Late Onset ◽

Polycystic Ovary ◽

Age Groups ◽

Clinical Profile ◽

Age Group ◽

Ovary Syndrome ◽

Female Patients ◽

Rotterdam Criteria

Background: According to Global Burden of Skin Disease study data, 2013, Acne affects nearly 85% of adolescents and young adults in the age group 12-25 years.1 traditionally it was considered to be a transitory disease of teenagers and young adults; however recent study reports indicate it to be a disease affecting all age groups in adults. Aims: To study the clinical profile of adult acne, grade the severity using global acne grading system (GAGS) and to determine the proportion of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in women with adult acne. Material and Methods: Patients with acne in the age group of 25-60 years were included in the study. A detailed examination of clinical profile of acne was done along with grading of severity of acne using GAGS. Also, documentation of hyperandrogenism using Ferriman Gallwey score for hirsutism and diagnosis of PCOS using Rotterdam criteria was done in all female patients of acne. Results: A total of 105 patients were included in the study. Among these, 82.9% were women and 17.1% were men. The mean age of the patients was 28.04±3.60 years. Persistent acne was observed in 85.7%, while late onset in 14.3%. Most common site of involvement was cheek (98%), followed by chin (76%), and forehead (64.7%). Mild grade acne was observed in 93.3% patients. Hyperpigmentation was seen in 78.1% while scarring was observed in 52.4% patients. A total of 8% female patients had PCOS according to Rotterdam criteria. Conclusion: We found a predominance of females and persistent acne. Although the prevalence of PCOS was low in adult female acne patients, they were affected by more severe grades of acne and risk of hyperpigmentation and scarring was higher as compared to non-PCOS patients.

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Monitoring HIV Epidemic in Pregnant Women: Are the Current Measures Enough?

Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽

10.1155/2015/194831 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Purva Sarkate ◽

Supriya Paranjpe ◽

Nayana Ingole ◽

Preeti Mehta

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Age Groups ◽

Age Group ◽

Child Transmission ◽

Hiv Epidemic ◽

Opt Out ◽

Younger Age ◽

Heterogeneous Nature ◽

Program Data ◽

Local Levels

Introduction. Burden of HIV in pregnant women follows overall epidemic in India. Hence, it is imperative that prevalence calculations in this group be accurate. The present study was carried out to determine prevalence of HIV in pregnant women attending our hospital, to determine trend of HIV infection and to compare our results with reported prevalence. Methods. All pregnant women are routinely counselled for HIV testing using opt-out strategy. Year-wise positivity and trend were determined in these patients over a period of five years. The positivity in different age groups was determined. Results. 31,609 women were tested of which 279 (0.88%) were positive. Positivity showed a declining trend over study period and significant quadratic trend (biphasic, P<0.05) was observed. The positivity in older age group ≥35 years (1.64%) was significantly more than younger age groups (0.76% in 15–24-year and 0.94% in 25–34-year age group) (P=0.0052). Conclusion. A significant decline in HIV positivity was seen over the study period. Taking into account heterogeneous nature of HIV epidemic even within the same district, analysis at local levels especially using the prevention of parent to child transmission of HIV program data is critical for HIV programming and resource allocation.

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Sex differences in non-communicable disease prevalence in China: a cross-sectional analysis of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study in 2011

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017450 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (12) ◽

pp. e017450 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Yan Liu ◽

Guofeng Liu ◽

Hongjiang Wu ◽

Weiyan Jian ◽

Sarah H Wild ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sex Differences ◽

Heart Disease ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Lung Disease ◽

Chronic Lung Disease ◽

Communicable Disease ◽

Age Groups ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional

ObjectivesTo describe the sex differences in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in adults aged 45 years or older in China.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingNationally representative sample of the Chinese population 2011.Participants8401 men and 8928 women over 45 years of age who participated in the first wave of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).Outcome measuresSelf-reported data on overall health and diagnosis of hypertension, dyslipidaemia, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, chronic lung disease, cancer or arthritis. Sex differences in NCDs were described using logistic regression to generate odds ratios (OR) with adjustment for sociodemographic factors and health-related behaviours. All analyses were stratified by age group for 45–64-year-old and ≥65-year-old participants.ResultsIn both age groups, men reported better overall health than women. The crude prevalence of heart disease, cancer and arthritis was higher while that of stroke and chronic lung disease was lower in women than in men. After adjustment, ORs (95% CI) for the 45–64 and ≥65 year age groups were 0.70 (0.58 to 0.84) and 0.66 (0.54 to 0.80), respectively, for arthritis for men compared with women. In contrast, ORs were 1.66 (1.09 to 2.52) and 2.12 (1.36 to 3.30) for stroke and 1.51 (1.21 to 1.89) and 1.43 (1.09 to 1.88) for chronic lung disease for men compared with women. ORs for heart disease (0.65 (0.52 to 0.80)) were lower in men than in women only in the 45–64 year age group.ConclusionsOdds of arthritis were lower while those of stroke and chronic lung disease were higher in men than in women in both age groups. However, odds of heart disease were lower in men than in women, but only in the group of individuals aged 45–64 years.

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