Video: An unhealthy population is at higher risk to die of COVID-19, that’s bad news for Americans
It is not surprising that being unhealthy makes you more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. But what may worry you is just how many Americans are in this high-risk group.
As reports from cases around the world are analyzed, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic health issues have emerged as particularly high risk factors.
A study by Dr. David L. Katz, medical doctor and preventative and public health expert found that 45% of Americans have at least one condition that is associated with a greater risk of severe infection from the coronavirus.
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