Obesity as a Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 in Hospitalized Patients: Epidemiology and Potential Mechanisms
Obesity as a Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 in Hospitalized Patients: Epidemiology and Potential Mechanisms
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Aburto, Scarleth
Cisterna, Mischka
Acuna, Javiera
Ruiz, Camila
Viscardi, Sharon
Marquez, Jose Luis
Villano, Ines
Letelier, Pablo
Guzman, Neftali
Cisterna, Mischka
Acuna, Javiera
Ruiz, Camila
Viscardi, Sharon
Marquez, Jose Luis
Villano, Ines
Letelier, Pablo
Guzman, Neftali
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HEALTHCARE,Vol.10,,2022
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Abstract
SARS-CoV-2 infection is a global public health problem, causing significant morbidity and mortality. Evidence shows that obesity is a recognized risk factor for hospitalization, admission to critical care units, and the development of serious complications from COVID-19. This review analyzes the available epidemiological evidence that relates obesity to a higher risk of severity and mortality from COVID-19, examining the possible pathophysiological mechanisms that explain this phenomenon on a cellular and molecular level.