obese

He was categorised as obese, allowing him to serve in a non-combat role at a government agency.

In fact, obese fit individuals had significantly lower risk of death compared to normal weight unfit individuals.

Those not classed as obese can be given the drug if they are overweight and have cardiovascular disease.

Some estimates suggest that half the global population could be obese by 2035.

It followed reports that some people who were not obese became sick, after using the jabs for weight loss.