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The European Office of the World Health Organization said, in a report issued on Tuesday, that the spread of obesity Among adults it is higher across the continent than any other region of the world, with the exception of the Americas.
The report continued "Alarmingly, there have been continuous increases in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the European Region of the World Health Organization and no Member State is on track to reach the target of halting the rise in obesity by 2025".
She said World Health Organization Being overweight or obese is among the leading causes of death in the region and is responsible for more than 1 million deaths each year, according to the Associated Press.
Scientists have long warned that excessive weight Significantly increases the risk of many diseases, including respiratory system diseases Anddiabetes And at least 13 kinds of cancerIt is also the main risk factor for disability.
WHO Director for Europe Dr Hans Kluge wrote in the report: "during a pandemic COVID-19We have witnessed the true impact of the obesity epidemic".
He indicated that those who suffer from obesity they were "More likely to suffer severe outcomes from the COVID-19 disease spectrum, including ICU admission and death".
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The European Office of the World Health Organization said, in a report issued on Tuesday, that the spread of obesity Among adults it is higher across the continent than any other region of the world, with the exception of the Americas.
Alarmingly, there have been continued increases in the spread of overweight and obesity in the WHO European Region and no Member State is on track to reach the target of halting the rise in obesity by 2025.”
She said World Health Organization Being overweight or obese is among the leading causes of death in the region and is responsible for more than 1 million deaths each year, according to the Associated Press.
Scientists have long warned that excessive weight Significantly increases the risk of many diseases, including respiratory system diseases Anddiabetes And at least 13 kinds of cancerIt is also the main risk factor for disability.
In the report, WHO Director-General for Europe Dr Hans Kluge wrote: “During a pandemic COVID-19We have seen the true impact of the obesity epidemic.”
He indicated that those who suffer from obesity They were “more likely to suffer severe outcomes from the COVID-19 disease spectrum, including ICU admission and death.”