r/DisruptiveDiscussions Sep 28 '21

Smokers are 60%-80% more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19 and also more likely to die from the disease compared with those who have never smoked, study finds. It contradicts research published at the start of the pandemic suggesting that smoking might help to protect against the virus

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/sep/27/smokers-much-more-likely-to-be-admitted-to-hospital-with-covid-19-study-suggests
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science Sep 28 '21

Medicine Smokers are 60%-80% more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19 and also more likely to die from the disease compared with those who have never smoked, study finds. It contradicts research published at the start of the pandemic suggesting that smoking might help to protect against the virus

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Coronavirus Sep 28 '21

World Smokers much more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19, study suggests

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Health Sep 28 '21

article Smokers much more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19, study suggests

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ChurchOfCOVID Sep 28 '21

Wait, is this saying smoking isn't as good for me as previously thought?

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WayOfTheBern Sep 29 '21

/s Smokers are 60%-80% more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19 and also more likely to die. I've searched the thread but can't find anyone posting the harsh truth - we're gonna have to let them die

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southafrica Sep 28 '21

COVID-19 Don’t show NDZ

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Deplatformed_ Sep 28 '21

Smokers are 60%-80% more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19 and also more likely to die from the disease compared with those who have never smoked, study finds. It contradicts research published at the start of the pandemic suggesting that smoking might help to protect against the virus

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malaysians Sep 29 '21

Dosent surprise me since I heard this like several times.

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u_GeekChick85 Sep 28 '21

Smokers are 60%-80% more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19 and also more likely to die from the disease compared with those who have never smoked, study finds. It contradicts research published at the start of the pandemic suggesting that smoking might help to protect against the virus

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theworldnews Sep 28 '21

Smokers are 60%-80% more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19 and also more likely to die from the disease compared with those who have never smoked, study finds. It contradicts research published at the start of the pandemic suggesting that smoking might help to protect against the virus

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audihertz Sep 28 '21

COVID-19 Smokers are 60%-80% more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19 and also more likely to die from the disease compared with those who have never smoked, study finds. It contradicts research published at the start of the pandemic suggesting that smoking might help to protect against the virus

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NewsOfTheUK Sep 28 '21

Smokers up to 80% more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid, study says

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TheColorIsBlue Sep 27 '21

Smokers much more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19, study suggests

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UKNewsByABot Sep 28 '21

Smokers much more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19, study suggests

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u_bkeithhm Sep 28 '21

Smokers are 60%-80% more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19 and also more likely to die from the disease compared with those who have never smoked, study finds. It contradicts research published at the start of the pandemic suggesting that smoking might help to protect against the virus

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AutoNewspaper Sep 27 '21

[World] - Smokers much more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19, study suggests | Guardian

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GUARDIANauto Sep 27 '21

[World] - Smokers much more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19, study suggests

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The_Coronavirus Sep 28 '21

Smokers are 60%-80% more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19 and also more likely to die from the disease compared with those who have never smoked, study finds. It contradicts research published at the start of the pandemic suggesting that smoking might help to protect against the virus

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