Becker's Healthcare April 2, 2020
More than 90 million Americans are at risk of severe illness if they contract COVID-19 due to their age or underlying health issues, according to an updated analysis from Kaiser Family Foundation.
KFF first published the analysis March 13, which uses data from the CDC’s 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to estimate the total number of adults in the U.S. and their relative risk of serious illness by state. The update reflects a revised definition of who is at risk for severe COVID-19 illness, which now includes:
- Adults age 65 or older (formerly 60 and over)
- Younger adults with heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, uncontrolled asthma, diabetes or a body mass index over 40
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