Lagos State Health Commissioner, Prof Akin Abayomi, says that obesity, diabetes, hypertension and underlying immunological problems are a risk...
Lagos State Health Commissioner, Prof Akin Abayomi, says that obesity, diabetes, hypertension and underlying immunological problems are a risk factor for COVID-19.Read Also:He further stated that there are new discoveries about coronavirus.
“For instance, it is not a straightforward respiratory problem. We have found out that it impacts the blood, the kidneys.“The common denominator are diabetes, hypertension, and underlying immunological problems. Obesity is also a possible risk factor. We watch such people closely. If you fall into any of these categories, you have to be very careful,” he said.
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