Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its coronavirus risk warning to include people who are considered overweight, meaning over 70% of U.S.
adults may be at an increased risk for severe illness related to COVID-19.According to CDC statistics, over 71% of Americans aged 20 and older are considered overweight or obese.
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of between 30 and 40, with severe obesity being diagnosed when BMI is 40 or above.