Covid crisis is likely to lead to an increase in the incidence of obesity, says leading surgeon

Dr John Conneely is calling on the HSE and Department of Health to urgent address the challenges faced by people trying access weight loss or management services.

The Covid-19 pandemic has made an already poor situation worse for those suffering from obesity, a leading bariatric surgeon has said.

The impact of the pandemic has been felt right across the health sector and interruptions to services have led to longer waiting lists.