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Assessing the Realistic Risk of Treatment in People with Higher BMI, and more

Assessing the Realistic Risk of Treatment in People with Higher BMI, and more

Nicole Pearce2022-07-11T11:41:16-04:00July 11th, 2022|

Obesity Canada is hard at work this summer continuing our mission of improving the lives of Canadians living with obesity through research, education and advocacy. Much of our efforts focus around our Clinical Practice Guidelines and the work needed to now [...]

Public Health Agency of Canada lists obesity as a risk factor for more severe COVID-19 illness and outcomes

Public Health Agency of Canada lists obesity as a risk factor for more severe COVID-19 illness and outcomes

Nicole Pearce2020-10-09T10:50:01-04:00October 9th, 2020|

By: Ximena Ramos Salas, PhD, Director of Research & Policy, Obesity Canada Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Obesity Canada has been advocating for the consideration of the needs of people living with obesity in COVID-19 pandemic responses. Recognizing that [...]