Commentary Now that even the tedious left is beginning the predictable COVID rollback, it’s time for at least a somewhat more balanced (pun intended) look at the second-most-important predictor of that disease, which is rarely mentioned but has always been known—weight. When I say always known, I mean virtually from the outset. Here’s one study from May 2021: “Obese individuals may be at a greater risk of severe COVID-19 complications, according to a new report released by The World Obesity Federation. “The report links obesity with a series of health complications related to COVID-19. It found that increased bodyweight ‘is the second greatest predictor of hospitalization and a high risk of death for people suffering from COVID-19.’ “Only age ranks as a higher risk factor. “The report also found that in countries with higher rates of obesity, the rates of COVID-19 tended to increase.” Know any particular countries with those …
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