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Children, Obesity and COVID-19: Risk and recommendations for the most vulnerable populations

World Obesity Federation | 30 Apr 2020

In response to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, the World Obesity Federation and colleagues launched a series of webinars on COVID-19 & Obesity. The third webinar of the series explored the implications of COVID-19 for children, and the impact of the pandemic on the treatment and prevention of childhood obesity, a crucial public health concern.

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