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Obesity increases health risk from coronavirus, finds new study

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Obesity is a significant risk factor for COVID-19 patients Source: Getty

A study of nearly seven million patients in the U-K shows people with obesity are much more likely to have severe COVID-19 and to need intensive care in hospital. And the danger is different for different racial groups. This report explains it.


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By Allan Lee

Presented by Anita Barar

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A study of nearly seven million patients in the U-K shows people with obesity are much more likely to have severe COVID-19 and to need intensive care in hospital. And the danger is different for different racial groups. This report explains it.



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