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Revista de la Universidad Industrial de Santander. Salud
versión impresa ISSN 0121-0807versión On-line ISSN 2145-8464
Resumen
PASTOR-SIERRA, Karina et al. Environmental factors in the transmission of SARS-COV-2/COVID 19: World and Colombian outlook. Rev. Univ. Ind. Santander. Salud [online]. 2021, vol.53, e301. Epub 11-Mar-2022. ISSN 0121-0807. https://doi.org/10.18273/saluduis.53.e:21037.
Introduction:
Several investigations have attempted to establish the impact of some meteorological and environmental parameters on the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, considering each country's geographical characteristics and seeking to mitigate the disease's advancement by controlling these factors.
Objective:
Analyze the evidence on the possible relationship between environmental factors, morbidity, and mortality due to SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19, both globally and within Colombia.
Methodology:
A comprehensive review of the scientific literature was carried out in the electronic databases. Additionally, the impact of some environmental variables and the severity of COVID-19 cases were analyzed during the period from April 8 to July 29, 2020, for the city of Bogotá.
Results:
The correlational analysis between the ICU admission rates in Bogotá and the environmental factors like temperature, PM2 5, O3, NO, NO2 y CO levels, and ozone concentration showed an inversely significant relationship. Meanwhile, there was a positive correlation between the levels of nitrogen oxides (NO/NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO). Some of these results could be related to the effects of the quarantine imposed by local governments.
Conclusion:
Globally, there is enough evidence to link environmental conditions and parameters with increased morbidity and mortality for COVID-19. Evidence at the national level is still scarce.
Palabras clave : SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19; Environment; Meteorological Factors; Morbidity, Mortality.