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Three out of 10 people in the Americas are at increased risk of severe COVID-19 because of underlying conditions, PAHO Director says
World Health Organization | 03 Aug 2020
Diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension, immunosuppressed and TB, place people at increased risk for more severe disease. Many of these conditions are widespread in the Americas.
Washington, D.C., July 21, 2020 (PAHO) — In the Americas, three out of ten people – or nearly 325 million – are at increased risk of developing severe COVID-19 illness due to underlying health conditions, Pan American Health Organization Director (PAHO) Carissa F. Etienne said.
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