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August 25, 2025Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers AssociationOpen Access

Comorbidities and Outcome of Geriatric COVID-19 Patients Admitted to Chittagong Medical College Hospital

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Higher comorbidity rates in geriatric patients increased the risk of mortality, highlighting a significant health concern.
Out of 110 geriatric COVID-19 patients, 37 (33.6%) expired while 73 (66.4%) were discharged, showing a concerning death rate.
Observational study across six months collected data on 110 RT-PCR positive patients at a tertiary hospital in Bangladesh.
Geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities are at a considerably higher risk of death, indicating the need for tailored management strategies.

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Prospective observational study finds higher comorbidity rates increase mortality in geriatric COVID-19 patients, indicating urgent need for targeted care.

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Arif et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5d6fad7bf08b1eae10c4 https://doi.org/10.3329/jcmcta.v35i1.83878

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Prospective observational study finds higher comorbidity rates increase mortality in geriatric COVID-19 patients, indicating urgent need for targeted care.

Comorbidities and Outcome of Geriatric COVID-19 Patients Admitted to Chittagong Medical College Hospital

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Comorbidities and Outcome of Geriatric COVID-19 Patients Admitted to Chittagong Medical College Hospital

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