COVID-19 and the city: Statistical analyses indicated COVID-19 epidemiology is influenced by population size, GDP, and conflict rates

Authors : Leman Nur Nehri, Seher Elif Koçoğlu

Pages : 32-50

Doi:10.58854/jicm.1634565

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Publication Date : 2025-10-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objectives: Numerous host and geographical factors have been discussed in the literature regarding their impact on COVID-19 spread and mortality. This study aims to evaluate which of these factors are more influential from an urban ecological perspective. Methods: Data on host factors reported to be associated with COVID-19, or potentially related, were collected for 56 countries. These factors were grouped as diet, micronutrient deficiencies, diseases, environmental factors, population structure, and economic parameters. Regression analyses were performed to assess their relationships with the early spread and mortality of COVID-19. Results: The analyses revealed that population-related parameters were the most influential on COVID-19 spread, while economic factors played the most significant role in mortality. Specifically, population size was correlated with the spread rate, whereas GDP, Gini index, and conflict rates were correlated with death rates. Conclusion: The findings highlight the critical roles of demographic and economic parameters in shaping the course of COVID-19 and demonstrate that an urban ecological perspective provides a strong framework to interpret these relationships.
Keywords : kovid-19, kentsel sistemler, ekonomi, populasyon, konak faktörleri

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