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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates understanding factors influencing infection and severity.
    • Research has identified environmental, genetic, lifestyle, and nutritional factors.
    • Key risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection, severity, and mortality are modifiable.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review current research on modifiable risk factors for SARS-CoV-2.
    • To provide clinicians with evidence-based guidance for patient care.
    • To help patients prioritize factors influencing their COVID-19 outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of existing research on COVID-19 risk factors.
    • Synthesis of findings on environmental, genetic, lifestyle, and nutritional influences.
    • Analysis of studies examining infection, disease severity, and mortality.

    Main Results:

    • Numerous modifiable factors significantly impact COVID-19 outcomes.
    • These factors are relevant across vaccination statuses (unvaccinated, partially, or fully vaccinated).
    • Understanding these factors is crucial for patient management and public health strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinicians should provide evidence-based guidance on modifiable risk factors.
    • Patients can actively manage these factors to mitigate COVID-19 risks.
    • Further research and dissemination of findings are essential for pandemic control.