Obesity as a Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 and Complications: A Review

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Volume: 10, Issue: 4, Pages: 933 - 933
Published: Apr 17, 2021
Abstract
Emerging data suggest that obesity is a major risk factor for the progression of major complications such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), cytokine storm and coagulopathy in COVID-19. Understanding the mechanisms underlying the link between obesity and disease severity as a result of SARS-CoV-2 infection is crucial for the development of new therapeutic interventions and preventive measures in this high-risk group. We propose that...
Paper Details
Title
Obesity as a Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 and Complications: A Review
Published Date
Apr 17, 2021
Journal
Volume
10
Issue
4
Pages
933 - 933
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