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About one-third of Canadians are now obese, with women and young adults most affected, according to published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. It found obesity rates accelerated significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.聽聽

This expert from 51吃瓜网 is available to comment:聽

Kaberi Dasgupta, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine, a physician at the 51吃瓜网 Health Centre (MUHC) and a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the MUHC.聽

Dr. Dasgupta can speak about factors behind rising obesity rates during the pandemic, the disproportionate impact on young people and women, the broader health implications and strategies for prevention and support.聽聽

kaberi.dasgupta [at] mcgill.ca聽 (English, French)聽