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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.


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By Ricky Kusumo, Allan Lee

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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?

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