Obesity And Covid-19

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Obesity significantly increases the threat of severe and sometimes deadly coronavirus-related complications. A study published in the British Medical Journal found that obesity increased the risk of dying from COVID19 by 33 percent.

Risks For Overweight/Obese Patients with COVID-19

Obesity significantly increases the threat of severe and sometimes deadly coronavirus-related complications. A study published in the British Medical Journal found that obesity increased the risk of dying from COVID-19 by 33 percent.

Excess weight can interfere with healthy lung function and increase the risk of blood clots.

Excess body fat, particularly abdominal fat, contributes to systemic inflammation, which can hinder a healthy immune-system reaction to infection.

It increases the risk of many neurologic conditions, including mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.

It can fuel relapses and progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Increased risk for chronic migraines or a stroke

Likelihood of developing obstructive sleep apnea, which can have neurologic

Guidelines to Manage Weight During Covid-19

Consult Your Physician.