COVID-19 vaccination coverage and the effect on regional disparities in morbidity and mortality among older people in Sweden, 2021–2023

Key Points

• To assess the impact of COVID-19 vaccination coverage on morbidity and mortality disparities among older people in Sweden.
• Analysis of vaccination coverage data across urban and rural regions.
• Examination of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality rates among older adults before and after vaccination.
• Comparison of outcomes based on regional differences in vaccine uptake.
• Higher vaccination coverage observed in urban areas among older adults.
• Vaccination was not a significant factor in reducing regional disparities in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality.
• Mortality rates remained influenced by other factors beyond vaccination coverage.