You are twice as likely to catch Covid if you are this height, the search says
The discovery says more about how coronavirus spreads that genetics.
Of yourblood group to make up yourimmune system the length of yourAnnularThere have been many recent studies that have connected several genetic and physical features to increased coronavirus sensitivity. But a recent survey may have made a new discovery on what couldIncrease your risk of catching coronavirus: Your weight. Research shows thatTo be more than six feet high can make you twice as likely to catch Covid-19.
The University of Manchester's report, which has not yet been reviewed by peers, comes from a survey of 2,000 people in the United States and the United Kingdom, the team of data scientists behind research wanted to try to determine any personal and professional potential predictors of coronavirus transmission - and found a correlation between height and coronavirus. "Being big more than doubled the likelihood of having a medical diagnosis of COVID-19 or a positive test for people over 6 feet", reads the report.
And while the results may seem to show a physiological connection at first, the researchers really say that this evidence supports the idea thatCovid-19 is airborne.
The team behind the investigation, based in U.K., American and Norway, say that their conclusions seem to give more fodder to the notion thatCoronavirus can spread in the air. Droplets - which are larger and heavier than the aerosolized particles - tend to fall on the ground quickly instead of talking in the air. As a result, the researchers noted that these droplets can not be responsible forThe higher infection rate of great people,Telegraphnoticed. According to the conclusions, the only explanation is thatAerosolized particles remaining in the air are responsible for the spread of the new coronavirus to those who are larger than the average person.
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"The results of this survey in terms of associations between the height and the diagnosis suggest that the transmission of the drops downwards is not only the only transmission mechanism and the transmission of the aerosol is possible:"Evan Kontopantelis, PhD, from the University of Manchester, said in a declaration. "Although social distancing remains important because droplet transmission is still likely to occur, it suggests that the mask bearing may be as if it is not more effective in prevention. But also a purification of the Air in the interior spaces should be explored further. "
Although data scientists are confident in their conclusions, they hoped that their research will become discussions to learn more aboutHow Covid-19 is spreading. And for more information on how Covid affects some people and not others, checkWhy you can actually be safe from Covid, a new study says.
