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CancerHaving cancer can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Treatments for many types of cancer can weaken your body’s ability to fight off disease. At this time, based on available studies, having a history of cancer may increase your risk. Get more information:
Chronic kidney diseaseHaving chronic kidney disease of any stage can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Get more information:
Chronic liver diseaseHaving chronic liver disease can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Chronic liver disease can include alcohol-related liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis, and cirrhosis (or scarring of the liver). Get more information:
Chronic lung diseasesHaving a chronic lung disease can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Chronic lung diseases can include:
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Cystic fibrosisHaving cystic fibrosis, with or without lung or other solid organ transplant (like kidney, liver, intestines, heart, and pancreas) can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Get more information:
Dementia or other neurological conditionsHaving neurological conditions, such as dementia, can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Get more information:
Diabetes (type 1 or type 2)Having either type 1 or type 2 diabetes can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Get more information:
DisabilitiesPeople with some types of disabilities may be more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 because of underlying medical conditions, living in congregate settings, or systemic health and social inequities, including:
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Heart conditionsHaving heart conditions such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, and possibly high blood pressure (hypertension) can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Get more information:
HIV infectionHaving HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Get more information:
Immunocompromised condition or weakened immune systemSome people are immunocompromised or have a weakened immune system because of a medical condition or a treatment for a condition. This includes people who have cancer and are on chemotherapy, or who have had a solid organ transplant, like a kidney transplant or heart transplant, and are taking medication to keep their transplant. Other people have to use certain types of medicines for a long time, like corticosteroids, that weaken their immune system. Such long-term uses can lead to secondary or acquired immunodeficiency. Other people have a weakened immune system because of a life-long condition. For example, some people inherit problems with their immune system. One example is called Primary immunodeficiency. Being immunocompromised can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 or be sick for a longer period of time. People who are immunocompromised or are taking medicines that weaken their immune system may not be protected even if they are up to date on their vaccines. Talk with your healthcare provider about wearing a mask in a medium COVID-19 Community Level and what additional precautions may be necessary in medium or high COVID-19 Community Levels. Get more information:
Mental health conditionsHaving mood disorders, including depression, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Get more information:
Overweight and obesityOverweight (defined as a body mass index (BMI) is 25 kg/m2 or higher, but under 30 kg/m2), obesity (BMI is 30 kg/m2 or higher, but under 40 kg/m2), or severe obesity (BMI is 40 kg/m2 or higher), can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. The risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases sharply with higher BMI. Get more information:
Physical inactivityPeople who do little or no physical activity are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 than those who are physically active. Being physically active is important to being healthy. Get more information on physical activity and health, physical activity recommendations, how to become more active, and how to create activity-friendly communities:
PregnancyPregnant and recently pregnant people (for at least 42 days following end of pregnancy) are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 compared with non-pregnant people. Get more information:
Sickle cell disease or thalassemiaHaving hemoglobin blood disorders like sickle cell disease or thalassemia (inherited red blood cell disorders) can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Get more information:
Smoking, current or formerBeing a current or former cigarette smoker can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. If you currently smoke, quit. If you used to smoke, don’t start again. If you’ve never smoked, don’t start. Get more information:
Solid organ or blood stem cell transplantHaving had a solid organ or blood stem cell transplant, which includes bone marrow transplants, can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Get more information:
Stroke or cerebrovascular diseaseHaving cerebrovascular disease, such as having a stroke which affects blood flow to the brain, can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Get more information:
Substance use disordersHaving a substance use disorder (such as alcohol, opioid, or cocaine use disorder) can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Get more information:
TuberculosisHaving tuberculosis (TB) can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Get more information:
What is a condition that increases one's chance of disease or injury?Something that increases the chance of developing a disease. Some examples of risk factors for cancer are age, a family history of certain cancers, use of tobacco products, being exposed to radiation or certain chemicals, infection with certain viruses or bacteria, and certain genetic changes.
What factors are aspects of people's lives that increase the chance of a disease injury or decline in health?Your personal health risk factors include your age, sex, family health history, lifestyle, and more. Some risks factors can't be changed, such as your genes or ethnicity. Others are within your control, like your diet, physical activity, and whether you wear a seatbelt.
What are the contributing factors or risk factors for diseases?Examples include:. smoking tobacco.. drinking too much alcohol.. poor diet and nutrition.. physical inactivity.. spending too much time in the sun.. not having certain vaccinations.. unsafe sex.. What are the causes and factors that affect the risk of disease quizlet?Types of risk factors:. Age (kids/ after menopause).. Genetic factors (fam history of a disease).. Physiologic factors (obesity/ pregnancy). Health habits (smoking/ nutrition).. Lifestyle (relationships). Environment.. |