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I am young and overweight. should i be concerned about contracting covid? will i be more or less at risk since i'm overweight but young?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Risks: Being young is a protective factor. Morbid obesity is a risk factor for increased disease severity but it sounds like you are just overweight. Maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Answered 6/14/2020

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A member asked:

I am young and overweight. should i be concerned about contracting covid? will i be more or less at risk since i'm overweight but young?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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