An inverse correlation was found between the hospitalization rates of men and women during the time periods, which almost reached significance ( p = 0.056); more men were hospitalized during the CP than before the pandemic, while more women were hospitalized prior to the CP.
Variables demonstrating a significant correlation with mortality were hypothyroidism (HR = 2.3; p = 0.027), dementia (OR = 3.4; p = 0.014), and reduced mobility (HR = 0.34; p = 0.045) ( Figure 1 ); recurrent pneumonia almost reached statistical significance (HR = 2; p = 0.07).
Other non-significant trends observed included increased cases of hypertension and use of aspirin or any antiplatelet agents during the pandemic; however, there was a negative trend of dementia and anti-depressants use during this period of time.