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Italy has been hit very hard by the severe acute respiratory syndrome—coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. This brief report highlights some of the peculiarities manifested by its older adult population, with particular… Click to show full abstract
Italy has been hit very hard by the severe acute respiratory syndrome—coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. This brief report highlights some of the peculiarities manifested by its older adult population, with particular reference to those living in nursing institutions and at home. Mortality data (as of 26 April) are reported, together with reactions to forced isolation, loneliness, and fear of contracting the disease, which represent big challenges for all, especially for frail elderly people.
Keywords:
covid fears;
fears italian;
senior citizens;
italian senior
Journal Title: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Year Published: 2020
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