Covid-19 Likely To Increase Obesity In Ireland
A leading bariatric surgeon has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic is likely to increase obesity in Ireland. Dr. John Conneely a Consultant Surgeon at the Mater Private Network, made the claim following new data from the CSO which revealed that more than 4 in 10 people said their consumption of junk food and sweets had increased since the start of the Covid-19 crisis. To discuss further Ciara spoke to Dr Eva Orsmond, Medical doctor and health advocate at Orsmond Clinics. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.