How does central obesity in low BMI affect COVID-19 severity? A recent study showed that the body mass index at a lower cut-off of >23 kg/m2 might be a significant risk factor for COVID-19 disease severity in South Asians. The waist circumference and body fat mass could also be good indicators for both severity at admission and length of stay. Share your thoughts and clinical experience!

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