Of the more than 1.8 million adults in England with a recorded diagnosis of being overweight or obesity, only 3 percent are referred to publicly funded weight management programmes, according to a new University of Bristol-led study published today [28 Sept] in PLOS Medicine.
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Prevent Severe COVID Symptoms With Lifestyle Changes
Obesity is contributing to worse outcomes in people with COVID-19. Dr. Naomi Parrella, medical director of the Rush Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery, explains how managing your weight can lower your risk for severe COVID symptoms and help you prevent other chronic diseases.