Publications by authors named "Angela Gutierrez Perez"

Introduction: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) has increased in low- and middle-income countries and in marginal areas of developed countries In Spain, it grew by 3.42% from 1993 to 2020. In the Canary Islands, the increase was even greater.

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  • A study analyzed factors like age, sex, COVID-19 vaccination status, and medical conditions affecting the likelihood of hospitalization or death in nearly 20,000 patients in Gran Canaria diagnosed with COVID-19.
  • Key findings showed that older age, male sex, specific comorbidities like cancer and diabetes, and incomplete vaccination significantly increased the risk of severe outcomes, while complete vaccination and booster doses greatly reduced this risk.
  • The research concluded that comprehensive vaccination strategies are vital in mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and reducing hospital admissions and mortality rates.
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