Is High Body Mass Index a Risk Factor for COVID-19?

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SEREMET KÜRKLÜ N., Keskin A. S., Turker M.

BEZMIALEM SCIENCE, vol.9, pp.40-45, 2021 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.14235/bas.galenos.2020.4859
  • Journal Name: BEZMIALEM SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.40-45
  • Keywords: Body mass index, COVID-19, obesity, OBESITY
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the relation of body mass index (BMI) with Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) and its effects on the course of the disease in COVID-19 patients.