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Coronavirus: Obesity ‘increases risks from Covid-19’ – BBC News
Researchers also warn that a vaccine against coronavirus could be less effective among the obese.
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Being obese doubles the risk of hospital treatment from Covid-19 and increases the risk of dying by nearly 50%, a global analysis suggests.
Obesity makes other diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure more likely, the US researchers say.
Along with a weakened immune system, this can make these individuals more vulnerable to severe Covid-19.
They also warn a vaccine against coronavirus could be less effective in obese people.
This is based on the fact th…
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