Obesity Increases the Severity and Mortality of Influenza and COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Obesity Increases the Severity and Mortality of Influenza and COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Since December 2019, COVID-19 has aroused global attention. Studies show the link between obesity and severe outcome of influenza and COVID-19. Thus, we aimed to compare the impacts of obesity on the severity and mortality of influenza and COVID-19 by performing a meta-analysis. A systematic search...

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Main Authors: Xue Zhao, Xiaokun Gang, Guangyu He, Zhuo Li, You Lv, Qing Han, Guixia Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
obesity
COVID-19
influenza
mortality
severe outcome
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2020.595109/full

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