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Being Overweight Increases the Risk of COVID-19

A higher chance of contracting COVID-19 and long COVID-19 was linked to a high pre-pandemic BMI.

Being Overweight Increases the Risk of COVID-19

Being Overweight Increases the Risk of COVID-19

A high BMI is closely linked to an increased risk of COVID-19 infection and long COVID than having high blood sugar levels.

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