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How Has COVID-19 Changed Obesity Prevalence in Canada?

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of obesity in Canada has increased at a greater rate.

Posted by Medscape on Jul, 3rd @ 4:21am

Canadian obesity trends accelerated after the start of COVID-19 pandemic

Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect obesity rates in Canada? A new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) found obesity rates based on body mass index (BMI) increased faster in the 4 years ...

Posted by News-Medical.Net on MSN on Jul, 1st @ 6:39am

Obesity rates in Canada jumped during COVID-19, says new study

About one-third of Canadians have become obese — with more weight gain happening during the pandemic, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday. Dr.

Posted by CBC.ca on MSN on Jul, 1st @ 6:30am

Canada’s obesity rate grew faster after COVID-19 pandemic with women and young adults impacted more, study finds

The annual increase in Canada’s obesity rate doubled to an average of just over one per cent coming out of the pandemic, with women and younger adults particularly impacted.

Posted by The Star on Jul, 1st @ 6:29am

Obesity rates in Canada jumped during COVID-19, says a new study

About one-third of Canadians are now obese — with more weight gain happening during the pandemic, according to a new study.

Posted by CBC.ca on MSN on Jul, 1st @ 1:00am

Obesity rates in Canada increased after start of COVID-19 pandemic

A new study published in theCanadian Medical Association Journal found obesity rates based on body mass index (BMI) increased faster in the four years after the start of the pandemic than in the ...

Posted by Medical Xpress on Jul, 0th @ 9:00pm

Conservative MP calls COVID mandates in Canada 'full communism'

Conservative MP Matt Strauss told the the Commons on Monday that COVID mandates were “full communism,” according to Blacklock’s Reporter. Strauss, an emergency care doctor, said in his maiden speech ...

Posted by Toronto Sun on MSN on Jun, 2nd @ 11:25am

‘What am I doing with my life?’ - How Covid in Canada helped Kevin Kilbane find the answer

Ireland centurion Kevin Kilbane’s life was spinning out of control before fate - and a timely Covid lockdown - intervened.

Posted by Irish Mirror on MSN on May, 5th @ 3:00pm

Health Matters: Gynecologists recommend COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, while breastfeeding

Canada's gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination is "strongly recommended'' during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada issued the statement ...

Posted by Yahoo News Canada on May, 4th @ 9:55am

Canadian doctors continue to recommend COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant people, countering U.S. policy change

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada also criticized the U.S. vaccine policy shift. In a statement Wednesday, the organization said COVID vaccination remains “safe and strongly ...

Posted by The Globe and Mail on May, 3rd @ 2:36pm