Modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for COVID-19, and comparison to risk factors for influenza and pneumonia: results from a UK Biobank prospective cohort study

This cohort study found modifiable risk factors for Covid-19 included higher BMI and higher HbA1C, smoking, slow walking pace (proxy for physical fitness) and use of blood pressure medications (proxy for hypertension), suggesting modification of lifestyle may help to reduce risk.

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