NIHR Alert: People carrying excess weight have an increased risk of severe COVID-19, NIHR Dissemination Centre
Expert commentary is provided on a study that found the risk of poorer Covid-19 outcomes increased with BMI; every unit increase in BMI increased risk of hospital admission by 5%, risk of death by 4% and risk of intensive care by 10%.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
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