OBJECTIVE Patients with obesity are at increased risk of exacerbations from viral respiratory
infections. However, the association of obesity with the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 …

We investigated the association between obesity and COVID-19 severity of illness among
patients with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. We enrolled adult patients with …

Background Although recent studies have shown an association between obesity and
adverse coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient outcomes, there is a paucity in large …

Objective This study aimed to observe the clinical characteristics of patients with coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID‐19) with overweight and obesity. Methods Consecutive patients with …

Background Obesity is an epidemic in New York City, the global epicenter of the coronavirus
pandemic. Previous studies suggest that obesity is a possible risk factor for adverse …

Obesity is a major risk factor for the development of severe coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID‐19) infection and mortality. However, it is not known whether patients with obesity …

Abstract Background & aims New York is the current epicenter of Coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) pandemic. The underrepresented minorities, where the prevalence of obesity is …

With the increasing prevalence of obesity, there is a growing awareness of its impact on
infectious diseases. In past epidemics of influenza A and Middle East respiratory syndrome …

ABSTRACT Background & Aims New York is the current epicenter of Coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The underrepresented minorities, where the prevalence of …

Objective Obesity has been identified as a risk factor for severe coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID‐19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus. This …