This is who is most likely to die from Covid-19: Wuhan researchers

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Men over 50 with high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes are most likely to die of Covid-19.

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This is according to the records of 85 fatal cases in Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicentre of the disease's early stages.American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care MedicineResearchers from China and the US analysed the electronic health records of patients with Covid-19 who died despite treatment at Hanan Hospital and Wuhan Union Hospital between January 9 and February 15.

“We hope that this study conveys the seriousness of Covid-19 and emphasises the risk groups of males over 50 with chronic comorbid conditions including hypertension , coronary heart disease and diabetes.” The median age of the patients was 65.8, and 72.9% were men. Their most common symptoms were fever, shortness of breath and fatigue. Hypertension, diabetes and coronary heart disease were the most common comorbidities.

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Who in their right mind will use questionable intel and statistics from China and then publish that as a guideline

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