Introduction Global public health is challenged by two concurrent epidemics; COVID-19 and obesity. Considering the global prevalence of obesity, exploring relationships with COVID-19 are of clinical importance. The aim was to provide a comprehensive summary and recommendations on this relationship between COVID-19 and obesity. Method A literature search was performed to prepare a narrative review of COVID-19 and obesity. Results An obesity state promotes chronic inflammation, vitamin D deficiency, hinders immunity and causes mechanical lung compression. These increase susceptibilities to COVID-19 infection, complications including the requirement of invasive ventilation. Existing co-morbidities enhances these complications. Preventive measures of social distancing and self-isolation may increase stigmatisation and psychological deterrents. Hence, special recommendations targeting this vulnerable population are required. Conclusion The obese population is a COVID-19 vulnerable group, requiring special attention during this pandemic to avoid complications and healthcare systems burden. Lacking COVID-19 vaccination, regular physical activity and a healthy diet are recommended with attention to mental health. A prolonged quarantine duration and administration of prophylactic vitamin D may be considered.
【저자키워드】 coronavirus, pandemic, obesity, global health, Epidemic, Population health, 【초록키워드】 COVID-19, public health, Immunity, physical activity, mental health, quarantine, social distancing, susceptibility, lung, Prophylactic, invasive ventilation, Prevalence, COVID-19 vaccination, COVID-19 infection, co-morbidity, Complication, complications, chronic inflammation, Psychological, administration, Healthcare system, preventive measure, Self-isolation, deficiency, obese, recommendation, ENhance, Result, healthy, required, was performed, promote, cause, with COVID-19, 【제목키워드】 Complication, risk of COVID-19,