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Shahbazi F, Khazaei S, Mirzaei M, Bathaei S J, Zahiri A, Karami M. Estimation of Mortality Rate and the Years of Lost Life (YLL) Due to COVID-19 Infection in Hamadan Province. irje 2023; 18 (4) :282-291
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Fatemeh Shahbazi1 
, Salman Khazaei2 , Mohammad Mirzaei3 , Seyed Jalalodin Bathaei3 , Ali Zahiri3 , Manoochehr Karami * 4
, Salman Khazaei2 , Mohammad Mirzaei3 , Seyed Jalalodin Bathaei3 , Ali Zahiri3 , Manoochehr Karami * 4
1- PhD Candidate in Epidemiology, School of Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran AND Students Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
2- Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology, School of Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran AND Research Center for Health Sciences, Health Sciences & Technology Research Institute, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
3- Deputy Minister of Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
4- Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,man.karami@yahoo.com
2- Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology, School of Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran AND Research Center for Health Sciences, Health Sciences & Technology Research Institute, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
3- Deputy Minister of Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
4- Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,
Abstract: (981 Views)
Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to ascertain the mortality rate and years of life lost (YLL) resulting from COVID-19 infection in Hamadan Province.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, information regarding the number of deaths caused by COVID-19 infection was obtained from the Vice-Chancellor of Health at Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. The research period spanned from February 2020 to February 2021. The deaths recorded by the deputy health department encompassed both outpatients and inpatients. The calculation of Years of Life Lost (YLL) was based on the guidelines outlined in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2010. All data analysis was performed using Excel software.
Results: During the study period, a total of 1556 deaths occurred due to COVID-19 infection in Hamadan Province. The years of life lost (YLL) due to premature death were 15783 years (49.99 per thousand) in men, 12794 years (38.43 per thousand) in women, and 28577 years (44.08 per thousand) in both sexes. Specifically, urban areas accounted for 19824 YLL, while rural areas accounted for 8753 YLL.
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, COVID-19 infection resulted in a significant loss of potential years of life, particularly among men, those over 60 years of age, and in urban areas. As a result, intervention programs should prioritize the importance of early detection of the disease, reducing its severity, and subsequently mitigating the number of fatalities. Additionally, better control of the disease in elderly populations, who represent the highest proportion of years of life lost, should be a focal point.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, information regarding the number of deaths caused by COVID-19 infection was obtained from the Vice-Chancellor of Health at Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. The research period spanned from February 2020 to February 2021. The deaths recorded by the deputy health department encompassed both outpatients and inpatients. The calculation of Years of Life Lost (YLL) was based on the guidelines outlined in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2010. All data analysis was performed using Excel software.
Results: During the study period, a total of 1556 deaths occurred due to COVID-19 infection in Hamadan Province. The years of life lost (YLL) due to premature death were 15783 years (49.99 per thousand) in men, 12794 years (38.43 per thousand) in women, and 28577 years (44.08 per thousand) in both sexes. Specifically, urban areas accounted for 19824 YLL, while rural areas accounted for 8753 YLL.
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, COVID-19 infection resulted in a significant loss of potential years of life, particularly among men, those over 60 years of age, and in urban areas. As a result, intervention programs should prioritize the importance of early detection of the disease, reducing its severity, and subsequently mitigating the number of fatalities. Additionally, better control of the disease in elderly populations, who represent the highest proportion of years of life lost, should be a focal point.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Epidemiology
Received: 2021/09/10 | Accepted: 2023/03/1 | Published: 2023/03/1
Received: 2021/09/10 | Accepted: 2023/03/1 | Published: 2023/03/1
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