Begoña de Dios, Asunción Pérez-Jacoiste, Antonio Lalueza, Guillermo Maestro, Ana García-Reyne, Manuel Lizasoain, Carlos Lumbreras
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Abstract
Previous studies have suggested an increased susceptibility of COVID-19 among certain populations. We analyzed whether COVID-19 presentation and mortality differ between Latinx migrants and Spanish natives.
Methods and materials: COVID-19 patients between 35-64 years old admitted between January 26th-May-5th 2020 were reviewed. Demographics, major comorbidities, symptoms, signs and analytical parameters on admission were recorded. Respiratory failure was defined as PaO2/FiO2 ≤ 200 mmHg, noninvasive or invasive mechanical ventilation requirement at any time during hospitalization. A propensity score (PS) adjustment was created between Latinx and Spanish. A multivariable logistic regression model adjusted by the PS was performed to evaluate the effects of different variables on mortality.
Results: 894 patients: 425 (47.5%) Latinx and 469 (52.5%) Spanish natives were included. Latinx were younger (50 vs 55 years p < 0.001) and had less comorbidities (29.4% vs 55.0% p < 0.001) than Spanish natives. More often they exhibited fever (22.1% vs 9.8% p = 0.018) and had higher inflammatory markers (PCR) (11.3 mg/dl vs 7.7 mg/dl p < 0.001). Mortality seemed lower among Latinx (4.7% vs 8.7%, p = 0.017). No association was found between ethnicity and mortality. Respiratory failure [OR = 23.978 (CI 95% 9.4-60.1) p < 0.001], LDH [OR (per unitary increment) = 1.002; CI95% (1.000-1.004;p = 0.036] and PCR [OR (per unitary increment) = 1.044 (CI95% 1.06-1.08); p = 0.02] were independently associated to mortality.
Conclusions: We were unable to identify significant ethnic disparities between Latinx and Spanish natives in terms of COVID-19 mortality. Universal access to the health care system in Spain may have contributed to a better outcome of Latinx patients. Differences previously described might be a consequence of socioeconomic disparities.
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Pathogens and Global Health is a journal of infectious disease and public health that focuses on the translation of molecular, immunological, genomics and epidemiological knowledge into control measures for global health threat. The journal publishes original innovative research papers, reviews articles and interviews policy makers and opinion leaders on health subjects of international relevance. It provides a forum for scientific, ethical and political discussion of new innovative solutions for controlling and eradicating infectious diseases, with particular emphasis on those diseases affecting the poorest regions of the world.