Those who are most at risk
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Date
2020
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gate5
Abstract
For all three deadly human coronavirus , advanced age ,being male, and the presence of other pre-existing medical conditions-including obesity, diabetes and heart disease- are the major factors linked to severe disease and death. There is concern about the possible impact Covid-19 could have should it spread among the most overcrowded and poor areas of South Africa. These areas typical have the highest incidence of immuno-compromised individuals-malnutrition, tuberculosis and HIV are commonly rife in these areas.
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Coronavirus pandemic, Covid-19, South Africa, High risk of unemployment
Citation
Leon, L( 2020). Those who are most at risk. gate5. https://www.gate5.co.za/read/115510/qv/84777601/147813290/144735/p