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ArticleWorld neurosurgery2021

Geospatial Distribution of Neurosurgeons Age 60 and Older Relative to the Spread of COVID-19.

Tarun K Jella, Ansh Desai, Taral Jella, Michael Steinmetz, Kristopher Kimmell, James Wright, Christina Huang Wright, Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS)

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Tarun K JellaCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Ansh DesaiCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Taral JellaCollege of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Michael SteinmetzDepartment of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Kristopher KimmellDepartment of Neurosurgery, Rochester Regional Health and University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA.
James WrightDepartment of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Christina Huang WrightDepartment of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Electronic address: christina.lee.huang@gmail.com.
Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS)

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo perform an ecological study to analyze the geospatial distribution of neurosurgeons ≥60 years old and compare these data with the spread of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across the United States.

methodsData regarding distribution of COVID-19 cases were collected from the Environmental Systems Research Institute, and demographic statistics were collected from the American Association of Medical Colleges 2019 State Workforce Reports. These figures were analyzed using geospatial mapping software.

resultsAs of July 5, 2020, the 10 states with the highest number of COVID-19 cases showed older neurosurgical workforce proportions (the proportion of active surgeons ≥60 years old) of 20.6%-38.9%. Among states with the highest number of COVID-19 deaths, the older workforce proportions were 25.0%-43.4%. Connecticut demonstrated the highest with 43.4% of neurosurgeons ≥60 years old.

conclusionsRegional COVID-19 hotspots may coincide with areas where a substantial proportion of the neurosurgical workforce is ≥60 years old. Continuous evaluation and adjustment of local and national clinical practice guidelines are warranted throughout the pandemic era.

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