Obesity: The Covid-19 killer #TheAgenda
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People that are obese are twice as likely to be hospitalized after contracting COVID-19 compared to those at a healthy weight, as well as 78% more likely to end up in ICU, according to a recent study from obesity researcher Barry Popkin. He joined Stephen Cole on #TheAgenda to discuss his findings.
Read more: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-01-16/Obesity-The-Covid-19-killer-X4VHTMUFZS/index.html
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