Substantial weight loss can reduce risk of severe COVID-19 complications

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Substantial weight loss can reduce risk of severe COVID-19 complications

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that among patients with obesity, prior weight loss achieved with bariatric surgery was associated with a 60% lower risk of developing severe complications from COVID-19 infection. The research was published in the journal JAMA Surgery.

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