Obesity could shift severe COVID-19 disease to younger ages

Type Journal Article Author David A. Kaas Author Priya Duggal Author Oscar Cingolani URL https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PIIS0140-6736(20)31024-2.pdf Volume 395 Publication The Lancet Correspondence Date 30/04/2020 DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/ S0140-6736(20)31024-2 Abstract navirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona-virus 2 was first reported in China in late December, 2019, and has since evolved into a global pandemic. As of April 29, 2020, COVID-19 has been confirmed in more than 3 million individuals in 185 countries and regions, with an overall mortality rate of more than 6%.1 Severe disease involves bilateral interstitial pneumonia requiring intensive care unit (ICU) ventilatory support and can evolve into adult respiratory distress syndrome with high mortality.