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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Risk Factors
- Similar to all viral illnesses, exposure is considered the most significant risk factor for infection with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- Individuals at risk for the severe form of the disease include:[1][2]
- Elderly (those aged 60+)
- Cardiovascular disease patients
- Diabetics
- Chronic respiratory disease patients
- Hypertensive patients
- Cancer patients
- Individuals in long term care facilities
References
- ↑ http://weekly.chinacdc.cn/en/article/id/e53946e2-c6c4-41e9-9a9b-fea8db1a8f51. Missing or empty
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