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Poland
Rzeczpospolita
National & Local
Obese individuals fare worse with influenza and other infections. The study shows the scale of risk
A new study highlights the significant impact of obesity on the severity of infectious diseases and related hospitalizations and deaths.
Feb 19 • 11:42 UTC
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Czechia
Aktuálně.cz
National & Local
The Czech Nation is Persistently Gaining Weight, Even Though People Are Exercising More Than Before, Statisticians Have Found
A recent report shows that the average Czech citizen over 16 has a BMI indicating overweight, despite increased exercise among the population.
Feb 12 • 13:16 UTC
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USA
Fox News
National & Local
People with a certain BMI are more prone to deadly infections, study reveals
A new study indicates that obesity significantly increases the risk of hospitalization and death from infections, finding that obesity contributes to a notable percentage of infection-related fatalities.
Feb 11 • 21:05 UTC
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USA
Fox News
Life & Tech
More Americans may be classified as obese under new definition, study suggests
New research proposes a redefinition of obesity that could classify nearly 70% of U.S. adults as obese by incorporating waist and body fat measurements along with BMI.
Jan 6 • 21:00 UTC