Demographics and other characteristics, comorbidities and risk factors for Covid-19 onset and prognosis

More scientific data on Covid-19 patients and their prognosis, as well as models and tools for predicting disease progression and supporting care and community planning, are needed both urgently and in the longer term. Risk groups, for example, appear to be cardiovascular and lung disease, but great ambiguities remain, and larger and better studies are needed. The acute nature of the pandemic means that this project was initiated with the greatest urgency. Objectives and Methods By linking data from national and regional health databases and quality registers, we will examine Covid-19 patients and a population comparison group to understand patients' characteristics (eg age, morbidity) and how, for example, comorbidity in cardiovascular disease, lung disease and diabetes, medication or other factors affect the risk of developing Covid-19, getting more serious illness, worsening, die or survive with sequelae. We update data frequently and can thus continuously research current results based on current data during the ongoing pandemic. Significance With broad objectives and current relevant register data, the project can support pandemic care with relevant research findings on Covid-19 patients, their risk factors and prognosis, and care needs in risk groups - and lead to better care and treatment. The broad research approach and focus on frequent updating of data are innovative aspects of the project. A broad cross-functional project group and dialogue with stakeholders are other important components. Significance With broad objectives and current relevant registry data, the project can support pandemic care with relevant research findings on Covid-19 patients, their risk factors and prognosis, and care needs in risk groups - and lead to better care and treatment. The broad research approach and focus on frequent updating of data are innovative aspects of the project. A broad cross-functional project group and dialogue with stakeholders are other important components. Significance With broad objectives and current relevant registry data, the project can support pandemic care with relevant research findings on Covid-19 patients, their risk factors and prognosis, and care needs in risk groups - and lead to better care and treatment. The broad research approach and focus on frequent updating of data are innovative aspects of the project. A broad cross-functional project group and dialogue with stakeholders are other important components.