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JOURNAL OF INFECTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Volume 15, Issue 3, Pages 333-+Publisher
J INFECTION DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
DOI: 10.3855/jidc.13698
Keywords
COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; age-group; epidemiology; immunization; India
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- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Department of Science Technology, Ministry of Human Resource Development and University Grants Commission Govt.
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The study analyzes epidemiological data on COVID-19 in various countries based on age and sex, finding that the 20-49 age group is most affected in India, while those aged 50 and above are more likely to die from the virus. Countries like India and South Korea show a gradual spread of COVID-19 with reduced slope percentage. The presence of varying patterns in COVID-19 spread and mortality may be influenced by factors such as screening strategy, demographics, and lockdown implementation.
Introduction: The study of epidemiological outcomes of COVID-19 in the affected countries needs to be conducted to implement an effective strategy. Methodology: Our study included age and sex-based analysis of epidemiological data of infected and deceased patients from various countries. The patient data was graphically depicted with the slope's calculation to describe a gradual or steep spread of the disease along with subsequent rise or fall in the death reports. Results: Population groups of 20-49 years of age and 50 years-above were highly vulnerable to infection. Interestingly, 20-49 years of age group was most affected in India. However, higher population of the deceased were reported in the 50 years-above in all countries. India and South Korea demonstrated a gradual appearance of COVID-19 positive cases than other countries illustrated by reduced slope %. Further the highest percentage of infected people and deaths were reported from the densely populated states of India. We observed a sex independent prevalence of COVID-19. The BCG and JE vaccine are unique in the vaccination regime of India and South Korea. Conclusions: Reduced ACE-2 expression in the children's nasal epithelium may be responsible for reduced SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility. Countries showed varying patterns in COVID-19 spread and associated mortality. It may be influenced by factors, such as screening strategy, countries demography, implementation of lockdown, etc. Due to limited evidence, it would be difficult to point to the influence of the virus on either sexes. Although vaccines may stimulate non-specific immunity, experimental proofs are needed to demonstrate the potential of any vaccine against SARS-CoV-2.
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