A new study suggests that the risk of severe COVID-19 may be increased if a person has a genotype that is associated with dementia, as well as other cardiovascular issues.
The study, published as a letter to the editor in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A, indicates that having the genetic component of dementia might increase the risk of developing a more severe case of COVID-19.
Dementia is a name for various progressive neurological diseases that typically affect a person’s memory or cognitive ability.
The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.