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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Risk Factors

• Similar to all viral illnesses, exposure is considered the most significant risk factor for infection with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
• Individuals at risk for the severe form of the disease include:
  • Elderly (those aged 60+)
  • Cardiovascular disease patients
  • Diabetics
  • Chronic respiratory disease patients
  • Hypertensive patients
  • Cancer patients