Quote (18nomaUSEast @ 4 Nov 2020 15:48)
so it's severe for a decent subsection of the population - even more decent subsection in countries with obesity epidemics
Quote (Bazi @ 4 Nov 2020 15:48)
So 40% of the United States - conservative estimate ofc
I wouldnt automatically lump "fat" and COVID with each other.
The issue / trends I've noticed with obesity + COVID-19 is the diseases that follow years of obesity (or just shitty genetics). Your uncontrolled DMII that constantly puts you in and out of DKA / HHNK (HHS) is going to kill you with COVID, especially if you've killed your kidneys.
Your 50 pack-a-year habit you've had for 45 years will probably kill you with COVID-related COPDe.