COVID-19 & #OBESITY
The risk of respiratory infections & diminished pulmonary function are known to increase in ppl with obesity.
Some of the (metabolic) changes caused by Obesity are INSULIN resistance & inflammation, both of which make fighting infections more difficult
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This case has been observed in patients with obesity when fighting other infectious diseases such as, such as influenza and hepatitis.
Currently, patients with COVID-19 & obesity have been seen to have a higher risk of negative health outcomes in hospitals.
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COVID-19 which is highly contagious with presumed high mortality rates, has dramatically increased the need to understand the association between obesity and negative health outcomes from respiratory disease, particularly death.
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Areas with larger obese populations will need greater resources for effective treatment of COVID-19, as more cases & deaths are usu expected as compared with d general population.
Always watch what U weigh/Eat.
If you're overweight or obesed, try lose some fats.
E get why
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