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Old 03-23-2020, 12:09   #650
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Originally Posted by GratefulCitizen View Post
Curious about something and wonder if there's someone with medical knowledge who could address this.

Categories which seem to be more affected by COVID 19:
Older (more specifically not young)
Male
Diabetic
Cardiovascular disease
Lung disease

Also, hydroxychloroquine has shown to be an effective treatment.

All of these have something in common: iron.
Are iron levels a risk factor?
Good question although I believe women are more iron deficient than men. It has also been shown that smokers are more susceptible to lung complications from the virus. I don’t know and I’m not a doctor. Would love someone else to take a stab at this.
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