The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak represents a global health problem. The different infection rates are heavily influenced by host genetic factors, such as variability in the HLA region. The aim of our study was to investigate whether certain HLA alleles in the Bulgarian population contribute to COVID-19 progression and their role in anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunity.
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December 2024
Probl Sotsialnoi Gig Zdravookhranenniiai Istor Med
October 2024
Unlabelled: Purpose - to study Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) indicators on tobacco consumption and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on them.
Materials And Methods: In 2022, 2,453 residents were surveyed (men - 1137, women - 1316) aged from 15 to 86 years (average age - 43,0 ± 16,4 years). There were 58,9% city dwellers, 41,1% villagers.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
October 2024