> Most patients were men, with a mean age of 55·5 years (SD 13·1; table 1). 50 (51%) patients had chronic diseases, including cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, endocrine system disease [and some others]
The findings conclude:
> In general, the characteristics of patients who died were in line with the early warning model for predicting mortality in viral pneumonia
Also the group was self-selecting of people who went to hospital before Jan 20th.
In summary: old men with pre-existing health conditions are going to have a rough ride. Am yet to see this play out in 2020 Presidential Election odds though.
> Most patients were men, with a mean age of 55·5 years (SD 13·1; table 1). 50 (51%) patients had chronic diseases, including cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, endocrine system disease [and some others]
The findings conclude:
> In general, the characteristics of patients who died were in line with the early warning model for predicting mortality in viral pneumonia
Also the group was self-selecting of people who went to hospital before Jan 20th.
In summary: old men with pre-existing health conditions are going to have a rough ride. Am yet to see this play out in 2020 Presidential Election odds though.