COVID-19: Higher Risk
for People with Obesity

• Evidence shows an increased risk of serious illness for people with excessive weight

• 8% of patients in intensive care units were morbidly obese in comparison with 2.9% of the general population being admitted in intensive care.

• New policy: “Tackling obesity: empowering adults and children to live healthier lives”:

• Nutritank: Covid-19 letter (The Lancet)