Being fat doubles your risk of dying from coronavirus, study claims

A new study published in the journal Public Health England has found that being overweight dramatically increases one’s risk of dying from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Entitled, “Excess Weight and COVID-19: Insights from new evidence,” the paper looks at various infection outcomes in relation to body mass index (BMI), including risk of hospitalization, intensive care treatment, and death. It also looks … Continue reading Being fat doubles your risk of dying from coronavirus, study claims