You can be at an "increased risk" of severe Covid, says CDC
The CDC recently expanded its list of high-risk medical conditions.
As soon as the first cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Wuhan, China at the end of 2019, it has become clear that the virus varies in gravity from one person to another. In the months then and now, health experts have identified a number of health problems that make an individual more sensitive to the virus, which means that they are more likely to suffer from a serious infection, become hospitalized, Admitted to an intensive care unit, or even die.
This week, updated the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionList of underlying medical conditions that you put at an increased risk of CIVID-19 infection. Read on and ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.
You have cancer
People who are currently fighting cancer are more prone to a serious coronavirus infection, mainly because they are immunocompromised "having cancer is currently increasing your risk of crowded CVIV-19 disease," writes the CDC. However, it is still unclear if cancer survivors are also subject to severe infection. "At that moment, we do not know if having a history of cancer increases your risk," they add.
You have chronic renal disease
Is known Covid-19 damage to the kidneys, so that those with a history of kidney disease are at an increased risk of severe infection. "Have a chronic renal disease of any stage increases the risk of crowded CVIV-19 disease," says the CDC.
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You have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Like COVID-19 is a respiratory virus, those that have conditions relating to lung problems are compromised. "Have the COPD (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis) is known to increase the risk of crowded CVIV-19 disease," explains the CDC. "Other chronic pulmonary diseases, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and cystic fibrosis, can increase your risk of crowded CVIV-19 illness. »
You have a heart condition
COVID-19 can cause significant damage to the heart, those already faced with problems in the organ are at an increased risk of severe infection. "Have one of the following serious heart conditions increases your risk of crowded Covid-19 disease," warns against the CDC, the heart failure list, coronary heart disease, myocardiopathy, and pulmonary hypertension. "Have other cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases, such as hypertension (high blood pressure) or stroke, can increase your risk of crowded Covid-19 disease," they add.
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You had a solid organ transplantation
A strong immune system is needed to combat infections - including COVID-19. "Numerous conditions and treatments can cause a person to be immunocompromised or have an immune system weakened in particular: having a solid organ transplant, blood or bone marrow transplant, immune deficits, HIV with a number of cells low CD4 or not on HIV treatment. , prolonged use of corticosteroids, or the use of other immune weakening medications, "says the CDC. "Have a weakened immune system can increase your risk of COVID-19 serious illness. »
You are obese
Obesity", Defined asbody mass index(Imc) Between 30 kg / m2 and <40 kg / m2increases your risk COVID-19 serious illness, "the CDC has recently added to their advice. Previously, only "severe obesity" was considered a defined increased risk factor.
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You are suffering from serious obesity
Severe obesity - Defined as a BMI of 40 kg / m2 or more - increases your risk of COVID-19. According to a meta-analysis of August data involving 399.000 Covid-19 patients published inNOTICE ON OBESITY, People suffering from obesity who contracted the virus were 113% more likely to be at the hospital than those of a healthy weight, be admitted 74% more likely to an intensive care unit, and to die 48% more likely.
You have Sickle Cell disease
"Havingoddanocytosis(SCD) increases the risk of crowded COVID-19 disease, "explains the CDC they added that other hemoglobin disorders -. Including thalassemia- can also increase your risk of COVID-19 serious illness.
You smoke
This week, the CDC added smokers to the list of people at a higher risk COVID-19. "Being an old or current cigarette smoker increases your risk of crowded Covid-19 disease," they explain.
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You have type 2 diabetes
Although type 2 diabetes has also been linked to a higher risk of COVID, even those with type 1 can also be subject. "Having Type 2 diabetes increases your risk of crowded Covid-19", they say. "Based on what we know at that time, type 1 or gestational diabetes can increase your risk of crowded CVIV-19 illness." And to cross this pandemic with your healthiest, do not miss these 35 places you are most likely to catch Covid .
