Conclusions
The main risk factors for ICU admission were age over 60 years, obesity, and preexisting chronic lung diseases.
Methods
Cohort study. We collected and analyzed epidemiological, demographic, and clinical data of critically and noncritically ill patients and compared the outcomes.
Results
The mean age of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 was 54 years (standard deviation 16.9; 53.8% men), 29% required ICU admission, and 18.6% died. Conclusions: The main risk factors for ICU admission were age over 60 years, obesity, and preexisting chronic lung diseases.