Publications by authors named "Norberto Torres-Esquivel"
Infect Dis Ther
June 2021
Article Synopsis
- - The study focuses on the impact of physical activity levels on COVID-19 mortality, highlighting that sedentary individuals face a higher risk of severe outcomes from the virus.
- - Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study involving 552 hospitalized COVID-19 patients; those with a sedentary lifestyle had a mortality rate of 13.8%, significantly higher than 1.8% for active individuals.
- - The findings suggest that promoting physical activity could be vital in reducing mortality rates among hospitalized COVID-19 patients, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle in managing health risks.
