Why is New Orleans' coronavirus death rate nearly three times New York's? Obesity is a factor

The coronavirus has been a far deadlier threat in New Orleans than the rest of the United States, with a per-capita death rate almost three times that of New York City. Doctors, public health officials and available data say the Big Easy's high levels of obesity and related ailments may be part of the problem.

from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2X4TXzA