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COVID-19 deaths obesity link

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コロナウイルスによる死亡率が肥満度に関係しているのではないかという研究結果が出ているようです。肥満が要因の一つだとあなたは思いますか?

Researchers show there may be a link to high obesity rates and high incidence of deaths caused by COVID-19. Do you think it may be a factor as well?

6 Useful words

  1. To perpetuate
    To make an undesirable situation or unfounded belief continue.
    The local media perpetuates the myth that the house is haunted.
  2. Falsehood
    A lie.
    Out of jealousy, he spread falsehoods among his coworkers about the new hire.
  3. To speak out
    To express one’s feelings or opinions frankly and publicly.
    She spoke out against the corruption of his government.
  4. To urge
    To try earnestly to convince someone to do something.
    I have urged my nephew to start exercising.
  5. Dramatic
    Sudden and striking.
    The new research unveiled dramatic data about the country’s healthcare system.
  6. Stance
    The attitude of a person or organization toward something.
    The boss’ stance on overtime is clear: it should be no more than necessary, and only if it can produce results.

True False Questions

False.
{Meghan Markle accuses the royal family of perpetuating falsehoods about her and Prince Harry.}
False.
{The UN human rights chief has urged the military to stop murdering protesters.}
True.
{Dramatic new figures show that 90% of deaths from COVID-19 have happened in countries with high obesity rates.}
False.
{The death rates are usually 10 times higher in places where more than 50% of the population is overweight.}
False.
{Germany is set to follow France in changing its stance on the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine and recommending its use on the over 65s.}

Extra Reading

Try this article below for extra reading on this topic.

Coronavirus: What's behind France's AstraZeneca turnaround?


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