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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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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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