CV and mad panic behaviour

[Baggers]

Is there any correlation between aging populations with a high proportion of smokers and COVID-19 fatality rates?

Good question and I watched a presentation from an Italian Dr who drew that exact correlation (referring to Italy). Most at risk are... aged with an underlying illness, especially lung issues (cancer, COPD, emphysema), diabetes, obesity and hypertension chief among the high risk folks (much like a bad flu!!!).