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Obesity and COVID-19 a discussion with Dr. Arya Sharma and Dr. Sue Pedersen

April 7, 2020
EASO Secretariat
COVID-19

We are pleased to share this patient - friendly presentation on obesity and COVID-19 shared by our colleagues at Obesity Canada. Dr Sue Pedersen and Dr Arya Sharma discuss the intersection of Obesity and the novel coronavirus.

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Obesity and COVID-19 a discussion with Dr. Arya Sharma and Dr. Sue Pedersen

We are pleased to share this patient - friendly presentation on obesity and COVID-19 shared by our colleagues at Obesity Canada. Dr Sue Pedersen and Dr Arya Sharma discuss the intersection of Obesity and the novel coronavirus.

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COVID-19 risk and restrictions motivated and supported participants in online weight loss program but had a negative impact on mood and behaviours

New study finds an association between increasing body mass index (BMI) and the risk of testing positive SARS-CoV-2

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