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"Increased ACE2 expression in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients who are overweight compared to those not-overweight was observed [3], indica
by Pyramus 6y ago
"Increased ACE2 expression in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients who are overweight compared to those not-overweight was observed [3], indicating that SARS-CoV-2 is more likely to enter the human body in obese people as compared with non-obese people. "
Not sure why you left out that the study was done on obese patients that also have COPD. You can also check the primary source [3].
"In summary, we have shown increased ACE2 expression in the bronchial epithelium of COPD patients who are overweight compared to those who are not overweight. This may provide increased opportunities for SARS-CoV-2 infection of the respiratory tract. These individuals may be at greater risk of developing severe COVID-19."
Again, that's a hypothesis that makes completely sense, but from your study alone we do not know how much greater the risk is - 0.5% 5%, 50%?
[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7276828/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7276828/