Obesity a driving factor in COVID-19 deaths, global report finds
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Mar 05, 2021, 04:15 IST | Updated: Mar 05, 2021, 04:15 IST
The majority of global COVID-19 deaths have been in countries where many people are obese, with coronavirus fatality rates 10 times higher in nations where at least 50% of adults are overweight, a global study found on Thursday (March 4).
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