COVID-19: A Geriatric Emergency

The older Italian population is posing a challenge in the number of deaths for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). According to previous data from China, pre-existing health conditions dramatically increase the risk of dying from COVID-19. The presence of multiple diseases in older patients may be...

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Main Authors: Virginia Boccardi, Carmelinda Ruggiero, Patrizia Mecocci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/5/2/24