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COVID-19: Why are Asian and Black patients at greater risk?
Previous research suggests that people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are at greater risk of severe COVID-19 and are more likely to die from the disease.However, the evidence is inconsistent on whether socioeconomic inequality, genetics, underlying health risks, comorbidities, or a combination of these factors, are responsible. Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.For example, studies show hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and smoking increase the risk of COVID-19 severity and mortality.Researchers can face difficulties when teasing apart these influences.