Front-line health-care workers are at increased risk of having a positive Coronavirus disease 2019<unk> -19) test.
Similar to all viral illnesses, exposure is considered the most significant risk factor for infection with SARS-CoV-2 that causes<unk> -19. Racial and ethnic minority groups are at increased risk of the infection.
The most common risk factors associated with a severe form of the disease include elderly (those aged 60+), male sex, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, COPD, hypertension, Cancer, Solid organ transplantation, Sickle cell disease, and Obesity (BMI > 30).
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