COVID-19 and Severe Obesity: A Big Problem?
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
In their article, Tartof and colleagues reported the association of obesity with COVID-19 outcomes in a large population. The editorialist discusses why the findings of this new study and prior research should put to rest the contention that obesity is common in severe COVID-19 because it is common in the population. Obesity is an important independent risk factor for severe COVID-19 disease.
Medical subject headings
- Body Mass Index
- Coronavirus Infections
- Obesity, Morbid
- Pneumonia, Viral