Health Messaging in a Pandemic: Contradictions and Consequences

This chapter examines the inconsistencies in public health messaging during the COVID pandemic, particularly concerning obesity and health risks. It critiques the failure to promote healthier lifestyles despite evidence linking obesity to higher mortality rates and analyzes the influence of commercial interests on body image perceptions. The discussion also addresses the complexities of pandemic reporting, vaccine skepticism, and the societal backlash against nonconformity.