A new French study attempts to determine vulnerability factors among nations with regard to mortality from COVID 19.
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2020.604339/full?&utm_source=Email_to_ae_&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=T1_11.5e2_editor&utm_campaign=Email_publication&journalName=Frontiers_in_Public_Health&id=604339
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What factors are correlated with an increase in mortality from Covid 19?
1) geographic location: latitudes of 25/65° northern parallels

2) lower temperature and lower UV index (northern and western countries)
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3) countries that have reached a life expectancy ceiling=> more build-up of susceptible individuals

4) high prevalence of chronic diseases (diabetes/ high blood pressure, cancers, cardiovascular disease..)/ more common in high-income countries
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5) high prevalence of sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition quality, or obesity / more common in high-income countries

6) high GDP
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What isn’t correlated with mortality from Covid 19?

1. stringency of restrictions, such as lockdowns & Non-pharmaceutical Intervention mandates.

Conclusion:
=> to reduce Covid 19 mortality: use preventive strategies to enhance immunity and fitness.
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Here's @boriquagato illustrating the same idea
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