Seropositivity for Covid found to be lesser in smokers, vegetarians: CSIR survey
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. Updated: 17 Jan 2021, 08:30 PM IST PTI
The CSIR survey also found that those with blood group O may be less susceptible to the infection, while people with B and AB blood groups were at a higher risk
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Smokers and vegetarians were found to have lower seropositivity indicating that they may be at a lesser risk of getting infected by coronavirus, according to a pan-India serosurvey conducted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in its nearly 40 institutes.
The survey also found that those with blood group O may be less susceptible to the infection, while people with B and AB blood groups were at a higher risk.
Smokers, vegetarians at lesser risk of contracting coronavirus: CSIR serosurvey
Smokers, vegetarians at lesser risk of contracting coronavirus: CSIR serosurvey
Smokers and vegetarians were found to have lower seropositivity indicating that they may be at a lesser risk of getting infected by coronavirus, according to a pan-India serosurvey conducted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in its nearly 40 institutes.
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UPDATED: January 18, 2021 00:29 IST
The CISR survey suggested that smokers and vegetarians are less likely to be seropositive (Picture Credits: Representative/PTI)
Smokers and vegetarians were found to have lower seropositivity indicating that they may be at a lesser risk of getting infected by coronavirus, according to a pan-India serosurvey conducted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The survey was conducted across CSIR s nearly 40 institutes.
The survey also found that those with blood group O may be less susceptible to the infection, while people with B and AB blood groups were at a higher risk.
Seropositivity for COVID-19 lesser in smokers, vegetarians: CSIR
Our finding that smokers are less likely to be seropositive is the first report from the general population and part of growing evidence that despite COVID-19 being a respiratory disease, smoking may be protective, CSIR said
PTI | January 18, 2021 | Updated 01:01 IST
Smokers and vegetarians were found to have lower seropositivity indicating that they may be at a lesser risk of getting infected by coronavirus, according to a pan-India serosurvey conducted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in its nearly 40 institutes.
The survey also found that those with blood group O may be less susceptible to the infection, while people with B and AB blood groups were at a higher risk.
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