Why Is Obesity So Common in Covid-19 Patients?

Item: Dr Joseph Chebli
Rating: 4.8
Author: Southwest Florida Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

Posted on: 14 September, 2020

Source: Medical Xpress

A hormone that connects the body's metabolism and immune response system may explain why COVID-19 is so dangerous for people with obesity.

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Why Is Obesity So Common in Covid-19 Patients?