These 6 Factors Make You Much More Likely To Die From Covid

The report looked at 2,215 patients at 65 hospitals across the U.S. from March to April—875 of whom died due to the coronavirus. The following are the top distinct factors researchers cited as being the most common among those patients who died due to COVID. And for more on where coronavirus is becoming a growing concern, check out Here’s How Quickly Coronavirus Is Spreading in Every State. It’s no secret that the elderly are among the most susceptible to COVID-19, which the JAMA report confirms. The researchers found that those 60 and older were three times likelier to die from coronavirus and those 80 and older were 11 times more likely to succumb to the virus. And for more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. According to the study’s findings, men are 1.5 times more likely to die from coronavirus. That’s, in part, due to certain comorbidities being more common among men than they are women. And for more on the sex divide when it comes to COVID, check out The Shocking Reason Older Men Are at an Even Higher Risk for Coronavirus. Obesity puts a burden on many parts of your body, including your immune system. According to the JAMA study, those with a BMI of 40 or over, which is considered severely obese, were 1.5 times more likely to die as a result of the virus. Patients with coronary artery disease (including congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are also 1.5 times more likely to succumb to COVID-19, according to the study.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Cancer takes an enormous toll on one’s immune system, which is why battling COVID is particularly difficult for cancer patients. They’re two times more likely to die due to COVID, the study shows. And for more on cancer and coronavirus, check out The Surprising Reason Coronavirus Will Make Cancer Even Deadlier. Though this is not a personal factor, the JAMA report notes that a significant variable in the chances of a patient dying from COVID-19 was just how overwhelmed the hospital was when they were admitted. “Patients admitted to hospitals with fewer ICU beds had a higher risk of death,” the report states. And for more on how we can avoid overburdening the health care system, check out The CDC Is “Highly Concerned” About COVID-19 in the Fall. Here’s Why.