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Lack of exercise linked to increased risk of severe COVID-19

By Jane Thornton, Clinician Scientist, Canada Research Chair in Injury Prevention and Physical Activity for Health, Sport Medicine Physician, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
Jane Yuan, MSc Candidate, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University

Socio-economic factors are major barriers to physical activity. New research suggests this is one more reason why disadvantaged people were at increased risk for COVID-19.

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