COVID-19 and Severe Obesity: A Big Problem?
David A. Kass
Abstract
In their article, Tartof and colleagues reported the association of obesity with COVID-19 outcomes in a large population. The editorialist discusses why the findings of this new study and prior research should put to rest the contention that obesity is common in severe COVID-19 because it is common in the population. Obesity is an important independent risk factor for severe COVID-19 disease.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineObesityBody mass indexMortality ratePandemicCoronary artery diseaseDiseasePediatricsCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Internal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesCardiovascular Disease and AdiposityAdipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases