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Report: Obesity, diabetes among risk factors linked to coronavirus fatalities

A body mass index (BMI) of 40 and above is one of the risk factors associated with death if one is diagnosed with Covid-19, according to a report.

A BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.

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