Large differences between ethnic groups exist as far as mortality from Covid-19 is concerned, Swedish weekly Nya Tider reported. The figures examined are based on socio-economic data at the national level up to November 30, when a total of 7 354 died and 3 574 were in intensive care due to Covid-19. The National Board of Health and Welfare has counted everyone in Sweden over the age of 17: A total of 27 956 people were given inpatient care for Covid-19, which corresponds to 3 out of 1 000 Swedes.
The age category 65 or higher makes up 94 percent of all those who died with Covid-19 and 52 percent of all those in inpatient care. However, the survey has shown large differences between ethnic Swedes and Swedish citizens with a foreign background. Among ethnic Swedes over 64, 7 out of 1 000 patients have needed inpatient care. Among those over 64 with a foreign background, the number has instead been close to double, 13 out of 1 000.
The review also shows that other risk factors are low income and low education, which is also more common among immigrants than among ethnic Swedes. Among Swedish citizens who go on financial support, 7 out of 1 000 needed inpatient care. In the group of early retirees, who are more often affected by other diseases, 6 out of 1 000 needed inpatient care. For the part of the population that is gainfully employed, however, the figure is considerably lower, 2 out of 1 000.