Impact of socioeconomic status and country of origin on COVID-19 outcomes in Swedish ICUs: a retrospective registry-based cohort study
The study identified significant disparities in COVID-19 outcomes based on country of origin, with non-European patients facing higher mortality risks. These findings could challenge the notion of equitable healthcare in Sweden and underscore the need for further research into systemic inequalities.
Authors
- Michelle S. Chew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2888-4111)
- Knut Taxbro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8711-9044)
- Rasmus Åhman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6408-0789)
- Lars Engerström
Institutions
- Linköping University (SE)
- Karolinska University Hospital (SE)
- Ministry of Emergency Situations (KG)
- Region Jönköpings län (SE)
- Ryhov Hospital Jönköping (SE)
- Vrinnevisjukhuset i Norrköping (SE)
- Linköping University Hospital (SE)
- Norrköping Hospital (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-099763
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Futurum - Akademin för Hälsa och Vård, Region Jönköpings läns