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. 2020 May 20;17(10):3572.
doi: 10.3390/ijerph17103572.

COVID-19 and the Fears of Italian Senior Citizens

Diego de Leo  1   2   3 , Marco Trabucchi  1   4
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COVID-19 and the Fears of Italian Senior Citizens

Diego de Leo et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. .

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-19; SARS-CoV-2; nursing homes; older adults; senior dwellers.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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