Abstract:Introduction: Influenza is characterized by an acute viral infection, which can lead to severe conditions and death, especially in vulnerable populations, such as older adults. Therefore, we sought to analyze cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) due to influenza in older adults registered in Brazil and investigate the factors related to death due to this disease.
Methodology: This is a cross-sectional, population-based study that used secondary data from the Influenza Epidemiological Surveillance … Show more
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