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Impact of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) on COVID-19 mortality: A study of risk factors and outcomes in a Southeast Asian population

Paper C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study found that-specific comorbidities like diabetes and hypertension affect COVID-19 mortality in Southeast Asian patients. It shows a link between NCDs and higher death risk, but not direct causation.

Who did this work

Elvynna Leong (Universiti Brunei Darussalam) · Sok King Ong (Universiti Brunei Darussalam) · Khairil Azhar Si-Ramlee (Ministry of Health) · Khairulhazman Othman (Ministry of Health) · Zuhrini Kahan (Ministry of Health) · Chean Lin Chong (Universiti Brunei Darussalam) · Lin Naing (Universiti Brunei Darussalam)

Source

Paper · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-08-18
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2026.e45331