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amother
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 Thu, Mar 26 2020, 7:26 pm
In terms of being susceptible to complications.
Because america is one of the unhealthiest populations in the world. Most people are obese. Most are on medications for something. Even those that are not overweight or on medication--most are not active, eating healthfully, and taking care of their emotional health. Does "underlying health condition" only mean heart disease and cancer? Where is the line drawn? Do smaller, common health problems not count?
Obesity? A thyroid disorder? Depression?
Cuz if we look at it that way, about 90% of americans are majorly at risk.
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thunderstorm
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Thu, Mar 26 2020, 7:36 pm
I’ve seen the following :
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Cancer
Obesity
Anyone with a low immune system
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amother
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Thu, Mar 26 2020, 7:42 pm
| thunderstorm wrote: | I’ve seen the following :
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Cancer
Obesity
Anyone with a low immune system |
Ok, so americans
Heart disease 48.6%
Hypertension 66%
Cancer ?
42.4% obese
Immune supressed?
Basically americans are EXTREMELY unhealthy.
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amother
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Thu, Mar 26 2020, 8:02 pm
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What about underactive thyroid controlled with meds?
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SixOfWands
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Thu, Mar 26 2020, 8:06 pm
| thunderstorm wrote: | I’ve seen the following :
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Cancer
Obesity
Anyone with a low immune system |
Asthma
anyone over 65
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thunderstorm
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Thu, Mar 26 2020, 8:08 pm
| amother [ Black ] wrote: | | What about underactive thyroid controlled with meds? |
Not an issue
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Ravenclaw
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Thu, Mar 26 2020, 8:09 pm
Yes, most people are at risk. That’s a huge part of the point. Obesity, diabetes, pregnancy, asthma, smokers, plus the actually sick people...
More Americans are at risk than not.
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Rubber Ducky
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Thu, Mar 26 2020, 8:16 pm
| SixOfWands wrote: | Asthma
anyone over 65 |
Yes, moderate or severe asthma is considered an underlying health condition.
Although older age is strongly associated with higher mortality, it is not an "underlying" condition. I have not yet seen stats showing mortality or severe illness rates for older people in excellent health.
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amother
Ivory
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Thu, Mar 26 2020, 9:02 pm
| SixOfWands wrote: | Asthma
anyone over 65 |
Any lung disease...
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amother
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Thu, Mar 26 2020, 9:05 pm
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