Question

population response to the coronavirus (children vs. adult vs. elderly) - how would a clinical trial be affected if enrolling adults vs,how the generalizability of the findings be applicable?

please I need answer in 6 lines with reference

Answer 1

Yes as per studies and outcome it is evident that childern has been less affected from virus when considering adults

The study will go in the order such that

Childern will have least impact due to viral impact and adults with less comorbidities will have less impact but old age group has many comorbidities and lead to organ failure and mortality rate is higher.

If the study between adults and elderly is considered then

Younger adults will have less severity on the disease condition while the older adults with comorbidities will have higher risk . Elderly will have the highest risk as they are from a group with highest comorbidities and organ failure . So risk for death is higher

The generalization of this study is applicable as it is done on selected individual from the society. It will be useful as the study conducted has control groups to monitor the outcome and it s effects