Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

April 3, 2020

Population based estimates of comorbidities affecting risk for complications from COVID-19 in the US

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  • 2017 national BRFSS data indicates that 45% of adults in the US are at potentially heightened risk of complications from COVID-19 due to having at least 1 of 6 co-morbidities (cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and cancer excluding skin). 
  • While these rates increase with age group to about 80% among those 70 years or older, 53% of those at heightened risk of complications are younger than 60 years of age.

Adams et al. (Mar 30, 2020). Population based estimates of comorbidities affecting risk for complications from COVID-19 in the US. Pre-print downloaded Apr 3 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.30.20043919