The research found that by the end of 2020, the number of deaths from the Corona virus in the world was more than 10 times higher in countries where more than half of adults are overweight, compared to those in which less than half are overweight.
Using death data from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the team discovered that of the 2.5 million Covid-19 deaths reported by the end of February, 2.2 million were in countries where more than half of the population suffers. From being overweight. . Mortality rates have also increased with obesity prevalent in countries. The researchers also noted that the association continued even after adjusting for age and national wealth.
The authors of the Global Obesity Forum report called for priority to be given to obese people for coronavirus testing and vaccination. The study added that “Covid-19 is not the first respiratory viral infection exacerbated by weight gain. Data from the past two decades on the impact of the Corona virus, H1N1 flu and other influenza-related infections show worse outcomes associated with increased body weight.” “Weight gain is an unhealthy population, and an epidemic waiting to happen.”
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s: How many cases are the Covid-19 variants causing in the US?
The vast majority of these infections, 2506, are caused by the most contagious strain known as B.1.1.7, which was originally discovered in the United Kingdom. In addition, 65 cases have been reported of a variant initially seen in South Africa, called B.1.351. Finally, 10 cases of the P.1 variant were first detected in Brazil in five states.
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“Primitive thinking.” Biden criticizes Texas and Mississippi to lift restrictions
US President Joe Biden has harshly criticized states like Texas and Mississippi for lifting Covid-19 restrictions and hiding mandates against pleas from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other public health officials, accusing those in power of “primitive thinking.”
The Russian vaccine is expanding its spread in Latin America while Cuba goes its own way
The vaccinations of Spanish princesses abroad are causing controversy at home
In response to media reports about the vaccination, Princess Elena said in a statement that she took the shot with the goal of obtaining a healthy passport so that they could visit their father regularly. A spokesman for the royal family noted that although they are sisters of King Felipe of Spain, the princesses have not had any official duties as members of the royal family since at least 2014.
On our radar
- As Covid-19 cases continue to decline, California may soon allow fans to attend Major League Baseball matches.
- While vaccines will be available to all adults in the United States by the end of May, teens will still have to wait until fall, Dr. Anthony Fauci says.
- The coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 that was first seen in the UK is more contagious than the old, circulating versions of the virus and has the potential to lead to a significant increase in infections, Research suggests.
- A global network that distributes fake Covid-19 vaccines has been dismantled South Africa and China.
- The United States remains sticking to a two-dose strategy for Moderna and Pfizer / BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines. A few weeks later.
The most important tip
John Oates and wife Aimee are reviving the Oates Song Fest 7908 to raise funds for Feeding America, the largest hunger relief organization in the country.
The economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic is increasing food insecurity across the United States. Feeding America estimates that one in six Americans may face food insecurity as a result of the pandemic.
Podcast today
“The truth is that when you are out of sight, you are really out of your mind. A lot of remote workers feel that they are missing out on a lot of these opportunities because they don’t get access to projects and opportunities that would help promote them.” Andrew Hewitt, Forrester Senior Analyst
