European Association for the Study of Obesity Position Statement on the Global COVID-19 Pandemic

In this context, providing detailed and credible information, optimizing remote clinical support, virtual connections to family and friends to increase/support/retain emotional closeness, facilitating entertainment and activities (e.g., books, games, indoor hobbies and physical activity, phones, int...

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Published in:Obesity facts 2020-05, Vol.13 (2), p.292-296
Main Authors: Frühbeck, Gema, Baker, Jennifer Lyn, Busetto, Luca, Dicker, Dror, Goossens, Gijs H., Halford, Jason C.G., Handjieva-Darlenska, Teodora, Hassapidou, Maria, Holm, Jens-Christian, Lehtinen-Jacks, Susanna, Mullerova, Dana, O’Malley, Grace, Sagen, Jørn V., Rutter, Harry, Salas, Ximena Ramos, Woodward, Euan, Yumuk, Volkan, Farpour-Lambert, Nathalie J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body mass index
Chronic illnesses
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Diabetes
Energy
Gastrointestinal surgery
Health care access
Hypertension
Infections
Infectious diseases
Intensive care
Malnutrition
Medical personnel
Obesity
Pandemic
Pandemics
Patients
Position Statement
Quarantine
SARS-CoV-2
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Society
Surveillance
Weight control
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Summary:In this context, providing detailed and credible information, optimizing remote clinical support, virtual connections to family and friends to increase/support/retain emotional closeness, facilitating entertainment and activities (e.g., books, games, indoor hobbies and physical activity, phones, internet access), and appealing to altruism to validate the efforts of individuals in isolation and quarantine are helpful strategies [4]. The role of EASO is crucial in (1) identifying the particular needs of healthcare providers and persons living with obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic, (2) disseminating science-based information, and (3) sharing knowledge, evidence-based recommendations, and guidance toward the clinical, patient, and policy communities using social and other media, which allow us to reach millions of people across Europe. A retrospective cohort study conducted in France found that patients with severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] >40 kg/m2) who contracted COVID-19 were more likely to need invasive mechanical ventilation, independent of age, hypertension, and diabetes [11]. From Chinese data, we have learned that persons with underlying type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and hypertension appear to face a greater risk of complications from a COVID-19 diagnosis [12, 13]. [...]people with obesity who also have diabetes should ensure that they maintain good glycaemic control, as it can help reduce infection risk and severity [14].
ISSN:1662-4025
1662-4033
1662-4033
DOI:10.1159/000508082