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| Age |
| Aged ≥65 years |
| Obesity |
| Obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) and overweight (BMI 25 to 29 kg/m2)20 |
| Tobacco use (current and former) |
| Comorbidity |
| Cardiovascular disease |
| Diabetes |
| Heart failure |
| Cancer |
| Cirrhosis |
| Spinal cord injuries |
Notes: Table 1 summarizes the common risk factors for developing severe COVID-19 in veterans, which included age, obesity, smoking, and multiple comorbidities.
Abbreviation: BMI, body mass index.
