Why are race and obesity serious COVID-19 risk factors?

Overweight Man. Obesity is a significant risk factor for COVID-19 patients (Getty).

Overweight Man. Obesity is a significant risk factor for COVID-19 patients (Getty). Source: Getty Images

A study of nearly seven million patients in the United Kingdom shows that people with obesity are much more likely to suffer severe COVID-19 and to need intensive care in hospital.


And the danger is also different for different racial groups.  What are the reasons?

And you can keep abreast of the latest information about the corona virus in your language at sbs.com.au/coronavirus

 


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