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Obesity, race/ethnicity, and COVID-19

September 17, 2020
By National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity.

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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity.
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Obesity is a common, serious, and costly chronic disease. Having obesity puts people at risk for many other serious chronic diseases and increases the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Everyone has a role to play in turning the tide against obesity and its disproportionate impact on racial and ethnic minority groups.
Content Notes:

Adult Obesity is Increasing -- Obesity and COVID-19 -- Obesity Disproportionately Impacts Some Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups -- What Can be Done -- Steps to Take Now -- Our Work -- References.
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Betacoronavirus Comorbidity Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Ethnicity Healthcare Disparities Health Status Disparities Obesity Pandemics Pneumonia, Viral Racial Groups Treatment Outcom
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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