MUMBAI: The fatality rate for Covid-19 in the city has been the highest at 8.1% for those aged above 60. The rate is exactly half at 4% for those in the age group of 40-60 years and less than 1% for those under 40, shows a BMC analysis of 988 deaths. The diabetes -hypertension combination has emerged as the biggest predominant underlying co-morbidity among the deceased.
On Monday, the city crossed 1,000 deaths to reach a toll of 1,026. The analysis of 988 deaths showed 67% of the deceased had one co-morbid condition, which made them susceptible to a more severe form of the infection. As many as 32% of the dead had both diabetes and hypertension—a lethal combo found in several critical patients.
Over 60 account for 47% deaths, but just 19% of positive patients
Around 26% of victims in the city had only diabetes while 24% had hypertension. About 8% had underlying heart conditions while other co-morbidities, including kidney disease, hypothyroidism and obesity, were found in the remaining 10%. Intensivists have told TOI most critical patients had uncontrolled sugar levels (300-500) and hypertension. Worryingly, even in deaths below the age of 50, 20% co-morbidity was found.
Suresh Kakani, additional municipal commissioner, said those with co-morbid conditions seem to suffer from a severe form of the disease. He said the BMC’s initiative of screening those with low oxygen levels was implemented to reduce deaths. “Age combined with co-morbidity increases the chances of fatality,” he said. Incidentally, 63% of the deaths were of men and 37% women—a trend seen the world over. The data shows 60-plus patients accounted for 47% deaths, even if they contributed to merely 19% of the cases. The age group of under 40 that accounted for 43% cases only comprised 7% of deaths. “It should be taken into consideration while making decisions on the lockdown. It shows the young are not so much in danger,” said a doctor. Dr Avinash Supe of the state’s Covid task force said Mumbai’s fatality rate has dropped from 7% in March to 3.2% now.
On Monday, the city crossed 1,000 deaths to reach a toll of 1,026. The analysis of 988 deaths showed 67% of the deceased had one co-morbid condition, which made them susceptible to a more severe form of the infection. As many as 32% of the dead had both diabetes and hypertension—a lethal combo found in several critical patients.
Over 60 account for 47% deaths, but just 19% of positive patients
Around 26% of victims in the city had only diabetes while 24% had hypertension. About 8% had underlying heart conditions while other co-morbidities, including kidney disease, hypothyroidism and obesity, were found in the remaining 10%. Intensivists have told TOI most critical patients had uncontrolled sugar levels (300-500) and hypertension. Worryingly, even in deaths below the age of 50, 20% co-morbidity was found.
Suresh Kakani, additional municipal commissioner, said those with co-morbid conditions seem to suffer from a severe form of the disease. He said the BMC’s initiative of screening those with low oxygen levels was implemented to reduce deaths. “Age combined with co-morbidity increases the chances of fatality,” he said. Incidentally, 63% of the deaths were of men and 37% women—a trend seen the world over. The data shows 60-plus patients accounted for 47% deaths, even if they contributed to merely 19% of the cases. The age group of under 40 that accounted for 43% cases only comprised 7% of deaths. “It should be taken into consideration while making decisions on the lockdown. It shows the young are not so much in danger,” said a doctor. Dr Avinash Supe of the state’s Covid task force said Mumbai’s fatality rate has dropped from 7% in March to 3.2% now.
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