Public Health England calls for action on obesity in Covid-19 fight

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Public Health England calls for action on obesity in Covid-19 fight
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New evidence links obesity to increased risks of coronavirus-related hospitalisation, intensive care and death

The case for action on obesity has “never been stronger”, according to Public Health England , who today publish a review of evidence which shows that being overweight remains one of the biggest risk factors in the battle against Covid-19.

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