Author:

• Maycon Sousa Pegorari - Pegorari, M.S - <mayconpegorari@yahoo.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4015-9895

Co-author(s):

• Daniela Gonçalves Ohara - Ohara, D.G - <dani_ohara@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7055-6168
• Areolino Pena Matos - Matos, A.P - <areolino.matos@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3437-5105
• Ana Carolina Pereira Nunes Pinto - Pinto, A.C.P.N - <anacarolinapnp@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1505-877X

Abstract:

This article provides information about COVID-19, contextualizing the national and international scenario, with an emphasis on the health of the elderly. Perspectives and initiatives for this risk group are presented, reinforcing the need to consider the aging process and not just age as the main marker in the approach of this population.

Keywords:

COVID-19; Health of the Elderly; Brazil

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