Nutritionists and virologists have found a correlation between body mass index and coronavirus survival. This is reported by Izvestia with reference to a study of Russian scientists. Experts note that official research on this issue has not yet been conducted.. But it has already been observed that overweight is an additional risk factor for infection with COVID-19. The disease in patients with obesity is more severe. Due to the smaller depth and volume of the lungs in overweight people, pneumonia will develop more actively.

The UK National Health Service reports that about two-thirds of those seriously ill with coronavirus are overweight. Most complications occur in those patients whose body mass index is more than 40. Previously reported that scientists have suggested why men die more often from coronavirus. The Correspondent also wrote that a beard increases the risk of contracting a coronavirus 1000 times. News from Telegram. Subscribe to our channel https: // t. me / korrespondentnet Author: 1.