The association of mode of location activity and mobility with acute coronary syndrome: nationwide ecological study.
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Mohammad MA, Koul S, Gale CP, Alfredsson J, James S, Fröbert O, Omerovic E, Erlinge D
J Intern Med - (-) - [2020-12-01; online 2020-12-01]
We aimed to study the effect of social containment mandates on ACS presentation during COVID-19 pandemic using location activity and mobility data from mobile phone map services. We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the Swedish Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty Registry (SCAAR) including all ACS presentations during the pandemic until May 07, 2020. Using a count regression model, we adjusted for day of the week, daily weather, and incidence of COVID-19. A 10% increase in activity around areas of residence was associated with 38% lower rates of ACS hospitalisations whereas increased activity relating to retail and recreation, grocery stores and pharmacies, workplaces as well as mode of mobility was associated with 10-20% higher rates of ACS hospitalisations. Government policy regarding social containment mandates has important public health implications for medical emergencies like ACS and may explain the decline in ACS presentations observed during COVID-19 pandemic.
PubMed 33259680
DOI 10.1111/joim.13206
Crossref 10.1111/joim.13206
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