Experts say having obesity may increase your chances of dying of COVID-19 by nearly 50%, according to an analysis published in the journal Obesity Reviews. WebMD Chief Medical Officer drjohnwhyte breaks down what you need to know: (cc: MensHealthMag)
People who had a BMI higher than 30 were at an increased risk for hospitalization, were admitted to the intensive care unit more often, and had a higher chance of dying from COVID-19. The review included 75 studies from around the world, includes recent data, and was well done, according to John Whyte, M.D. MPH, Chief Medical Officer of WebMD.
"It looks like obesity itself is a risk factor for having a bad outcome if you get COVID. The other conditions add on even more risk," says Dr. Whyte. This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
However, there is no evidence of this yet."This is something we will need to monitor and watch closely," says Dr. Whyte.are the best ways to avoid getting sick. Dr. Whyte suggests being active—even if it's just going for a walk—and maintaining a well-balanced diet to reduce your risk of getting severely sick. He also recommends watching for symptoms.
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