Moman A Mohammad1, Sasha Koul1, Chris P Gale2, Joakim Alfredsson3, Stefan James4, Ole Fröbert5, Elmir Omerovic6, David Erlinge1. 1. Department of Cardiology Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden. 2. Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. 3. Department of Cardiology Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden. 4. Department of Medical Sciences and Uppsala Clinical Research Centre, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. 5. Department of Cardiology Faculty of Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden. 6. Department of Cardiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine Sahlgrenska, Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: We aimed to study the effect of social containment mandates on ACS presentation during COVID-19 pandemic using location activity and mobility data from mobile phone map services. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the Swedish Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty Registry (SCAAR) including all ACS presentations during the pandemic until May 07, 2020. Using a count regression model, we adjusted for day of the week, daily weather, and incidence of COVID-19. RESULTS: A 10% increase in activity around areas of residence was associated with 38% lower rates of ACS hospitalisations whereas increased activity relating to retail and recreation, grocery stores and pharmacies, workplaces as well as mode of mobility was associated with 10-20% higher rates of ACS hospitalisations. CONCLUSION: Government policy regarding social containment mandates has important public health implications for medical emergencies like ACS and may explain the decline in ACS presentations observed during COVID-19 pandemic. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
BACKGROUND: We aimed to study the effect of social containment mandates on ACS presentation during COVID-19 pandemic using location activity and mobility data from mobile phone map services. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the Swedish Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty Registry (SCAAR) including all ACS presentations during the pandemic until May 07, 2020. Using a count regression model, we adjusted for day of the week, daily weather, and incidence of COVID-19. RESULTS: A 10% increase in activity around areas of residence was associated with 38% lower rates of ACS hospitalisations whereas increased activity relating to retail and recreation, grocery stores and pharmacies, workplaces as well as mode of mobility was associated with 10-20% higher rates of ACS hospitalisations. CONCLUSION: Government policy regarding social containment mandates has important public health implications for medical emergencies like ACS and may explain the decline in ACS presentations observed during COVID-19 pandemic. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.