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Article Author: Half of rural and urban Pakistanis unaware of COVID-19 facts, study reveals
Media Source: Pakistan Today
Date: 15 April 2020
A new study by the Aga Khan University (AKU) suggests that diabetics, smokers and asthmatics are at a higher risk of falling severely ill from COVID-19 but only half of the rural and urban population is aware of this. "Accurate information represents the first step in effectively protecting oneself and one’s loved ones from the…
A new study by the Aga Khan University (AKU) suggests that diabetics, smokers and asthmatics are at a higher risk of falling severely ill from COVID-19 but only half of the rural and urban population is aware of this. "Accurate information represents the first step in effectively protecting oneself and one’s loved ones from the disease," Professor Zafar Fatmi of AKU’s community health sciences department said. "This is especially critical for those living with at-risk groups as it will enable them to take the necessary precautions."