I would put his BMI at around 35
50.8% of adult COVID-19 patients had obesity. A BMI greater than <30 is considered obese.
Risk for invasive mechanical ventilation increased over the full range of BMIs, from 15 kg/m2 to 60 kg/m2.
I would put his BMI at around 35
- 50.8% of adult COVID-19 patients had obesity. A BMI greater than <30 is considered obese.
- Risk for invasive mechanical ventilation increased over the full range of BMIs, from 15 kg/m2 to 60 kg/m2.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7010e4.htm
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