Scientists discover why obesity increases risk from COVID-19

Obesity is a significant risk factor for COVID-19 patients

Overweight ManCOVID-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.



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