Obesity is the comorbidity more strongly associated for Covid-19 in Mexico. A case-control study - 19/08/20
Abstract |
Some comorbidities are associated with severe coronavirus disease (Covid-19) but it is unclear whether some increase susceptibility to Covid-19. In this case-control Mexican study we found that obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes and chronic renal failure in females only. Active smoking was associated with decreased odds of Covid-19. These findings indicate that these comorbidities are not only associated with severity of disease but also predispose for getting Covid-19. Future research is needed to establish the mechanisms involved in each comorbidity and the apparent “protective” effect of cigarette smoking.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Obesity, Risk factor, Comorbidities, Pandemic
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Vol 14 - N° 4
P. 375-379 - juillet 2020 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.