Obesity Significantly Increases Risk of Severe Infection and Death

A new study reveals that people with obesity are 70% more likely to be hospitalized by or die from infection. Researchers found that being an unhealthy weight significantly raises the risk of severe illness or death from most infectious diseases.

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The Guardian9 Feb, 23:30

People with obesity 70% more likely to be hospitalised by or die from infection, study finds

Being unhealthy weight raises risk of severe illness or death from most infectious diseases significantly, researchers find People living with obesity are 70% more likely to be hospitalised by or die from an infection, with one in 10 infection-related deaths globally linked to the condition, research suggests. Being an unhealthy weight significantly increases the risk of severe illness and death from most infectious diseases, including flu, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections and Covid-19, according to a study of more than 500,000 people. Continue reading...

By Andrew Gregory Health editor

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