Cyprus leads Europe in the number of obese people, according to the Cyprus Association of Nutritionists and Dietitians. The experts estimate that 27.8% of the country’s residents (28.8% of men and 26.9% of women) are overweight and 36% of Cypriots (46.9% of men and 26% of women) are overweight.

The main factors leading to weight gain are the consumption of sugary, salty and fatty foods and low physical activity. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the number of those exercising and exercising has not increased, while junk food and alcohol consumption has increased.

“There is no evidence to suggest that overweight people have a higher risk of contracting COVID-19,” the researchers said. – But global experience shows that such patients are at greater risk of developing complications and death if they get the coronavirus.”