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To: Meatspace

He’s reportedly 244 lbs with a BMI over 30. That makes him medically and technically “obese”, which is one of the greatest risk factors for serious complications.

He’s also 74, which in and of itself has a reported 90X+ greater risk factor for serious complications over someone in their 20s.

That said, I of course wish him and Melania a speedy recovery. But let’s not kid ourselves on his health and risk factors, either..


31 posted on 10/02/2020 8:11:48 AM PDT by jstolzen
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To: jstolzen

Finally. A coherent position. Thank you

Melania also just tweeted that she hasild symptoms.

Pray for the Trumps.


34 posted on 10/02/2020 8:16:53 AM PDT by americas.best.days... ( Donald John Trump has pulled the sword from the stone.)
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To: jstolzen
He’s reportedly 244 lbs...

America is 244, so that needs to be factored in.

45 posted on 10/02/2020 8:23:48 AM PDT by Ezekiel (The pun is mightier than the s-word. Goy to the World!)
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To: jstolzen

You are right, according to studies (and there are several now) obesity can raise a person’s risk by nearly 30%. My husband and I have been working hard to get our BMI down and we are both at 24% now and normal blood sugar levels.

Not saying that the president is going to get a severe case, just saying we need to be praying he doesn’t!


53 posted on 10/02/2020 8:38:05 AM PDT by LilFarmer
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To: jstolzen
...which in and of itself has a reported 90X+ greater risk factor for serious complications over someone in their 20s.

and only about a thousand out of tens of millions in that 20s age group have died from Covid-19.
57 posted on 10/02/2020 8:43:04 AM PDT by Brown Deer (America First!)
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To: jstolzen

Here’s a chart that shows the obesity classes and age risk factors. https://ehrn.org/obesity-and-covid-19-severity/


58 posted on 10/02/2020 8:43:18 AM PDT by LilFarmer
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To: jstolzen

I worry more about Melania, with her kidney issues. Of course, they have the best of the best in health care, so it will be resolved quickly


75 posted on 10/02/2020 9:21:35 AM PDT by miserare ( Respect for life--life of all kinds-- is the first principle of civilization.~~A. Schweitzer.)
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