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* Similar to all viral illnesses, exposure is considered the most significant risk factor for infection with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). | * 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: | * Individuals at risk for the severe form of the disease include:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://weekly.chinacdc.cn/en/article/id/e53946e2-c6c4-41e9-9a9b-fea8db1a8f51|title=|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> | ||
**Elderly (those aged 60+) | **Elderly (those aged 60+) | ||
**Cardiovascular disease patients | **Cardiovascular disease patients |
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Overview
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:[1]
- Elderly (those aged 60+)
- Cardiovascular disease patients
- Diabetics
- Chronic respiratory disease patients
- Hypertensive patients
- Cancer patients
References
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