Obesity and COVID-19 Take Charge of Your Body

Obesity significantly increases the threat of severe and sometimes Odeadly 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.

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.