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Overweight people are more than THREE TIMES as likely to die of Covid-19 than those of a healthy weight and seven times more likely to need a ventilator, Public Health England report reveals
Experts behind the report said 'every kilo' people lost would reduce their risk of being admitted to hospital with the coronavirus. Almost two-thirds of adults in the UK are living with excess weight. Having a BMI of 30 to 35, considered 'obese', increases the risk of death from coronavirus by 40 per cent, while a BMI over 40 almost doubles the risk compared to people who are a healthy weight. The report said excess weight does not seem to increase people's chances of contracting Covid-19, but said excess fat can affect the respiratory system and is likely to affect immune function.
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