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Disability linked to more post-COVID diagnoses in older adults
Among COVID-19 patients aged 50 and older, disability was linked to shorter time to heart and blood vessel diagnoses (time ratio 0.70 versus no disability).Among COVID-19 patients aged 50 and older, disability was linked to shorter time to heart and blood vessel diagnoses (time ratio 0.70 versus no disability).
Cohort studyPopulations
Who was studiedPrimary care patients aged ≥50 years, against COVID-19 patients without disabilities
What changedCirculatory diagnoses came earlier after COVID-19 in older patients with disabilities than in those without disabilities (time ratio 0.70)
The catchCOVID-19 severity and treatments were unaccounted for and could explain differences in post-COVID diagnoses