Roopa Kalyanaraman Marcello1, Johanna Dolle1, Sheila Grami1, Richard Adule1, Zeyu Li1, Kathleen Tatem1, Chinyere Anyaogu2, Stephen Apfelroth3, Raji Ayinla4, Noella Boma5, Terence Brady6, Braulio F Cosme-Thormann7, Roseann Costarella8, Kenra Ford8, Kecia Gaither9, Jessica Jacobson10, Marc Kanter9, Stuart Kessler11, Ross B Kristal12, Joseph J Lieber11, Vikramjit Mukherjee10, Vincent Rizzo13, Madden Rowell12, David Stevens14, Elana Sydney3, Andrew Wallach12, Dave A Chokshi1, Nichola Davis1. 1. New York City Health + Hospitals, Office of Population Health, New York, New York, United States of America. 2. New York City Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx, New York, New York, United States of America. 3. New York City Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, New York, New York, United States of America. 4. New York City Health + Hospitals/Harlem, New York, New York, United States of America. 5. New York City Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, New York, New York, United States of America. 6. New York City Health + Hospitals/Coney Island, New York, New York, United States of America. 7. New York City Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, New York, New York, United States of America. 8. New York City Health + Hospitals, Office of Medical & Professional Affairs, New York, New York, United States of America. 9. New York City Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, New York, New York, United States of America. 10. New York City Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, New York, New York, United States of America. 11. New York City Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, New York, New York, United States of America. 12. New York City Health + Hospitals, Office of Ambulatory Care, New York, New York, United States of America. 13. New York City Health + Hospitals/Queens, New York, New York, United States of America. 14. New York City Health + Hospitals/Kings County, New York, New York, United States of America.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: New York City (NYC) bore the greatest burden of COVID-19 in the United States early in the pandemic. In this case series, we describe characteristics and outcomes of racially and ethnically diverse patients tested for and hospitalized with COVID-19 in New York City's public hospital system. METHODS: We reviewed the electronic health records of all patients who received a SARS-CoV-2 test between March 5 and April 9, 2020, with follow up through April 16, 2020. The primary outcomes were a positive test, hospitalization, and death. Demographics and comorbidities were also assessed. RESULTS: 22254 patients were tested for SARS-CoV-2. 13442 (61%) were positive; among those, the median age was 52.7 years (interquartile range [IQR] 39.5-64.5), 7481 (56%) were male, 3518 (26%) were Black, and 4593 (34%) were Hispanic. Nearly half (4669, 46%) had at least one chronic disease (27% diabetes, 30% hypertension, and 21% cardiovascular disease). Of those testing positive, 6248 (46%) were hospitalized. The median age was 61.6 years (IQR 49.7-72.9); 3851 (62%) were male, 1950 (31%) were Black, and 2102 (34%) were Hispanic. More than half (3269, 53%) had at least one chronic disease (33% diabetes, 37% hypertension, 24% cardiovascular disease, 11% chronic kidney disease). 1724 (28%) hospitalized patients died. The median age was 71.0 years (IQR 60.0, 80.9); 1087 (63%) were male, 506 (29%) were Black, and 528 (31%) were Hispanic. Chronic diseases were common (35% diabetes, 37% hypertension, 28% cardiovascular disease, 15% chronic kidney disease). Male sex, older age, diabetes, cardiac history, and chronic kidney disease were significantly associated with testing positive, hospitalization, and death. Racial/ethnic disparities were observed across all outcomes. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: This is the largest and most racially/ethnically diverse case series of patients tested and hospitalized for COVID-19 in New York City to date. Our findings highlight disparities in outcomes that can inform prevention and testing recommendations.
BACKGROUND: New York City (NYC) bore the greatest burden of COVID-19 in the United States early in the pandemic. In this case series, we describe characteristics and outcomes of racially and ethnically diverse patients tested for and hospitalized with COVID-19 in New York City's public hospital system. METHODS: We reviewed the electronic health records of all patients who received a SARS-CoV-2 test between March 5 and April 9, 2020, with follow up through April 16, 2020. The primary outcomes were a positive test, hospitalization, and death. Demographics and comorbidities were also assessed. RESULTS: 22254 patients were tested for SARS-CoV-2. 13442 (61%) were positive; among those, the median age was 52.7 years (interquartile range [IQR] 39.5-64.5), 7481 (56%) were male, 3518 (26%) were Black, and 4593 (34%) were Hispanic. Nearly half (4669, 46%) had at least one chronic disease (27% diabetes, 30% hypertension, and 21% cardiovascular disease). Of those testing positive, 6248 (46%) were hospitalized. The median age was 61.6 years (IQR 49.7-72.9); 3851 (62%) were male, 1950 (31%) were Black, and 2102 (34%) were Hispanic. More than half (3269, 53%) had at least one chronic disease (33% diabetes, 37% hypertension, 24% cardiovascular disease, 11% chronic kidney disease). 1724 (28%) hospitalized patientsdied. The median age was 71.0 years (IQR 60.0, 80.9); 1087 (63%) were male, 506 (29%) were Black, and 528 (31%) were Hispanic. Chronic diseases were common (35% diabetes, 37% hypertension, 28% cardiovascular disease, 15% chronic kidney disease). Male sex, older age, diabetes, cardiac history, and chronic kidney disease were significantly associated with testing positive, hospitalization, and death. Racial/ethnic disparities were observed across all outcomes. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: This is the largest and most racially/ethnically diverse case series of patients tested and hospitalized for COVID-19 in New York City to date. Our findings highlight disparities in outcomes that can inform prevention and testing recommendations.
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