Countries with high obesity rates from western Europe to the US are struggling to keep people alive in intensive care units. In the UK, according to Prof John Wilding, the president of the World Obesity Federation, obesity doubles the chances of death. How weight loss surgery saved my life Read moreLike so much of Covid-19, it is unclear why people who are obese are at higher risk of severe illness. “With severe obesity, your immune system is working overtime. The link between obesity and Covid-19 may encourage better nutrition, curbs on junk food and better access to obesity treatment for far more people when they need it.

Source: The Guardian June 03, 2020 11:48 UTC