Modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for COVID-19, and comparison to risk factors for influenza and pneumonia: results from a UK Biobank prospective cohort study.
Frederick Ka Wing HoCarlos A Celis-MoralesStuart Robert GrayVittal Srinivasa KatikireddiClaire L NiedzwiedzClaire HastieLyn D FergusonColin BerryDaniel F MackayJason Mr GillJill P PellNaveed SattarPaul WelshPublished in: BMJ open (2020)
These findings suggest that modification of lifestyle may help to reduce the risk of COVID-19 and could be a useful adjunct to other interventions, such as social distancing and shielding of high risk.