Table 2. Common co-morbidities in ICU vs. non-ICU patients with COVID-19.
| Comorbidities | ICU patients | Non-ICU patients | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 46) | (n = 30) | ||
| BMI ≥ 25 kg/m 2 | 31 (67%) | 17 (57%) | 0.34 |
| Hypertension | 17 (37%) | 14 (47%) | 0.40 |
| Diabetes | 11 (24%) | 10 (33%) | 0.37 |
| Lung disease * | 9 (20%) | 5 (17%) | 0.75 |
| CVD | 5 (11%) | 5 (17%) | 0.46 |
| CKD | 7 (15%) | 3 (10%) | 0.51 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; CVD, cardiovascular disease; CKD, chronic kidney disease.
*Patients with background of lung disease had one of the following: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), interstitial lung disease (ILD) and Asthma (moderate and severe)