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Doctors: Obesity considered significant risk factor associated with COVID-19 complications

Doctors say obesity is a significant risk factor associated with COVID-19 complications, and according to the CDC, over 40% of adults in the United States are obese.

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Apr 19, 2020, 9:08 AM

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