Heart-to-Heart: The Weight of Lockdown

Obesity is a major risk factor for developing CVD, particularly heart failure and coronary heart disease, and those with obesity have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.  The purpose of this discussion is to consider ways that we can further support and assist people living with obesity during and beyond the pandemic.

Panelists:

Dr Laura Cobb, Director of Nutrition Policy at Resolve to Save Lives

Dr Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, Chair, Division of Preventive Cardiology, Mayo Clinic, and Director of Research at the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Centre

Professor Jeff Colin, Professor of Global Health Policy, University of Edinburgh

Tasha Mhakayakora, Co-chair on the Youth Board at Bite Back 2030