Infection fatality risk for SARS-CoV-2 in community dwelling population of Spain: nationwide seroepidemiological study

Abstract

The increase in SARS-CoV-2 infection fatality risk after age 50 appeared to be more noticeable in men than in women. Based on the results of this study, fatality from covid-19 was greater than that reported for other common respiratory diseases, such as seasonal influenza.