Age as Risk Factor for Death from Pandemic (H1N1) 2009, Chile

oleh: Jeannette Dabanch, Cecilia Perret, Manuel Nájera, Claudia González, Andrea Guerrero, Andrea Olea, Rodrigo Fasce, Cecilia Morales, Jeanette Vega

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2011-07-01

Deskripsi

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 affected Chile during the winter of 2009. The hospitalization rate was 0.56% overall and 3.47% for persons >60 years of age at risk for severe disease and death independent of concurrent conditions. Age >60 years was the major risk factor for death from pandemic (H1N1) 2009.