TABLE 2.
Risk factors for severe COVID‐19 illness and lifestyle data
| Medical conditions associated with increased risk of severe COVID‐19 illness a | n (%) |
| Hypertension | 50 (8.8) |
| Chronic heart disease | 3 (0.5) |
| Diabetes | 21 (3.7) |
| Chronic lung disease b | 8 (1.4) |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1 (0.2) |
| Chronic liver disease | 7 (1.2) |
| Immune system suppression | 7 (1.2) |
| Other c | 10 (1.8) |
| At least 1 comorbidity | 82 (14.4) |
| Body mass index | n (%) |
| Underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2) | 8 (1.4) |
| Normal weight (18 ≤ BMI < 25 kg/m2) | 246 (43.2) |
| Overweight (25 ≤ BMI < 30 kg/m2) | 174 (30.6) |
| Obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) | 141 (24.8) |
| Lifestyle | n (%) or UI |
| Smoking/vaping d | 43 (7.6) |
| Vitamin D regular intake | 182 (32.0) |
| Median weekly dose (IQR) | 7000 UI (3000) |
a
There were no active cancers in our cohort, so this category is not included.
b
Excluding asthma.
c
Includes pregnancy, thalassemia and sickle cell anemia.
d
Includes cannabis/cannabis products.