Journal article
Obesity as an independent risk factor for COVID‐19 severity and mortality
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Since December 2019, the world has struggled with the COVID-19 pandemic. Even after the introduction of various vaccines, this disease still takes a considerable toll. In order to improve the optimal allocation of resources and communication of prognosis, healthcare providers and patients need an accurate understanding of factors (such as obesity) that are associated with a higher risk of adverse outcomes from the COVID-19 …
Authors
Tadayon Najafabadi B; Rayner DG; Shokraee K; Shokraie K; Panahi P; Rastgou P; Seirafianpour F; Momeni Landi F; Alinia P; Parnianfard N
Journal
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Vol. 2023, No. 5,
Publisher
Wiley
DOI
10.1002/14651858.cd015201
ISSN
1361-6137