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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nicholas S. Hendren, James A. de Lemos, Colby Ayers, Sandeep R. Das, Anjali Rao, Spencer Carter, Anna Rosenblatt, Jason Walchok, Wally Omar, Rohan Khera, Anita A. Hegde, Mark H. Drazner, Ian J. Neeland, Justin L. Grodin
Summary: This study found that obese patients are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19, and are at higher risk of in-hospital death or mechanical ventilation, particularly if young (age <= 50 years). Additionally, obese patients are also at higher risk for venous thromboembolism and dialysis. These observations support clear public health messaging and rigorous adherence to COVID-19 prevention strategies in all obese individuals regardless of age.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yanbin Du, Yuan Lv, Wenting Zha, Nan Zhou, Xiuqin Hong
Summary: This study examined the association between BMI and COVID-19 severity and mortality through a meta-analysis of 16 observational studies involving 109,881 patients. The findings showed a linear dose-response relationship between BMI and critical COVID-19 and mortality, with patients with BMI > 30 kg/m(2) at higher risk. Age and obesity were also found to impact this association.
METABOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mandy Vogel, Mandy Geserick, Ruth Gausche, Christoph Beger, Tanja Poulain, Christof Meigen, Antje Koerner, Eberhard Keller, Wieland Kiess, Roland Pfaeffle
Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, children experienced substantial weight gain, particularly among the obese subgroup, while BMI trends have shown a stable increase since 2005. Long-term and short-term weight change trends may exacerbate the issue of childhood obesity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Tahmina Nasrin Poly, Md. Mohaimenul Islam, Hsuan Chia Yang, Ming Chin Lin, Wen-Shan Jian, Min-Huei Hsu, Yu-Chuan Jack Li
Summary: Obesity is significantly associated with an increased risk of mortality among COVID-19 patients, particularly in those aged over 65 years.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anna Faldt, Sahar Nejat, Sofia Edvinsson Sollander, Natalie Durbeej, Anton Holmgren
Summary: A study found that overweight and obesity increased among 3- and 4-year-old children in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was especially pronounced in children attending child health centers in lower socioeconomic areas. It highlights the need for efforts to prevent childhood obesity, particularly in disadvantaged areas, due to the potential negative impact of the pandemic on health behaviors in Swedish preschool children.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Takeshi Ninchoji, Yuya Aoto, Natsuki Momo, Jun Maruyama, Hiroaki Ioi, Hayato Uchida
Summary: This study examined the status and effects of lifestyle guidance on weight loss in children with obesity in Japan before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed that there were no significant changes in obesity index (OI) and body mass index (BMI) over the past decade. However, short-term weight gain due to the pandemic was evident, and simple guidance proved effective in reducing weight. Future challenges include finding strategies for long-term weight loss.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Charis Bridger Staatz, David Bann, George B. Ploubidis, Alissa Goodman, Richard J. Silverwood
Summary: Longer exposure to obesity and overweight increases susceptibility to infectious diseases and worsens COVID-19 outcomes. Early onset of obesity is associated with higher odds of adverse COVID-19 outcomes and increased risk of long COVID in later life. These findings highlight the long-term impact of high BMI on infectious disease outcomes in midlife.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ewelina Burnatowska, Stanislaw Surma, Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz
Summary: Obesity, one of the most dangerous epidemics of the 21st century, has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdown measures have caused emotional problems and increased emotional eating, alcohol consumption, and decreased physical activity, leading to overweight and obesity. This article discusses the relationships between the COVID-19 pandemic and emotional eating, as well as the potential implications on obesity and the need for changes in the treatment approach.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Djordje Stevanovic, Vladimir Zdravkovic, Mina Poskurica, Marina Petrovic, Ivan Cekerevac, Nemanja Zdravkovic, Sara Mijailovic, Dusan Todorovic, Ana Divjak, Dunja Bozic, Milos Marinkovic, Aleksandra Jestrovic, Anja Azanjac, Vladimir Miloradovic
Summary: This study investigated the impact of body and visceral fat on COVID-19 outcomes. The results showed that body fat percentage (%BF) and visceral fat (VF) were stronger predictors of COVID-19 mortality and ICU admission compared to body mass index (BMI) alone.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Leonidas Palaiodimos, Ryad Ali, Hugo O. Teo, Sahana Parthasarathy, Dimitrios Karamanis, Natalia Chamorro-Pareja, Damianos G. Kokkinidis, Sharanjit Kaur, Michail Kladas, Jeremy Sperling, Michael Chang, Kenneth Hupart, Colin Cha-Fong, Shankar Srinivasan, Preeti Kishore, Nichola Davis, Robert T. Faillace
Summary: Severe obesity is associated with an increased risk of negative outcomes in COVID-19 patients. Overweight and obesity are independently associated with in-hospital death, particularly in men, younger patients, and individuals of Hispanic ethnicity. Obesity is not associated with higher concentrations of inflammatory markers.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Mahmoud Ali, Lynette Phillips, David C. Kaelber, Hulya Bukulmez
Summary: This study provides global demographic data on pediatric patients with COVID-19 using the TriNetX COVID-19 Research Network and examines the relationship between COVID-19 infection, body mass index (BMI) category, and vaccination status. The study finds that COVID-19 infection is more prevalent in younger age groups, African Americans/Black race, White race, and obese patients. Vaccination for influenza and COVID-19 reduces the risk of hospitalization, MIS-C, and mortality in pediatric patients.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lyudmyla Kompaniyets, Alyson B. Goodman, Jennifer L. Wiltz, Sundar S. Shrestha, Scott D. Grosse, Tegan K. Boehmer, Heidi M. Blanck
Summary: This study assessed the association between BMI and inpatient care cost, duration, and acute complications among COVID-19 patients. The findings showed that patients with higher BMI experienced higher healthcare costs and longer hospital stays. Children with severe obesity were also more likely to have invasive mechanical ventilation and acute complications.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Marco La Marra, Ciro Rosario Ilardi, Ines Villano, Rita Polito, Maria Raffella Sibillo, Marina Franchetti, Angela Caggiano, Francesca Strangio, Giovanni Messina, Vincenzo Monda, Girolamo Di Maio, Antonietta Messina
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between obesity, executive functions, and body image in a nonclinical population from southern Italy. The results suggest that better executive functioning predicts a decrease in BMI, partially due to a reduction in avoidance behaviors.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lauren B. Raine, Kirk I. Erickson, George Grove, Jennifer N. H. Watrous, Katherine McDonald, Chaeryon Kang, John M. Jakicic, Daniel E. Forman, Arthur F. Kramer, Jeffrey M. Burns, Eric D. Vidoni, Edward McAuley, Charles H. Hillman
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index in older adults and children, leading to lower fitness levels and higher BMI. These findings have important implications for public health, highlighting the need for guidance on physical activity to maintain healthy cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Indah Suci Widyahening, Dhanasari Vidiawati, Trevino A. Pakasi, Pradana Soewondo, Abdillah Ahsan
Summary: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) pose a significant public health challenge in Indonesia, and their risk factors are associated with COVID-19 severity and mortality. This study investigated the NCD risk profile among university employees in Indonesia and its relationship with contracting COVID-19. The findings revealed a high prevalence of NCD risk factors among university administrative employees, which increased their susceptibility to COVID-19. The study highlights the urgent need for a behavioral intervention program to manage NCD risk factors at the university level.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Riyaz Ahmad Rather, Vivek Singh Malik, Dimple Trikha, Owais Bhat, Veena Dhawan
PROTEOMICS CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
(2016)
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Environmental Sciences
Vivek Singh Malik, Khaiwal Ravindra, Preety Rattan, Devi Dayal, Savita Verma Attri
Summary: This study found a correlation between urinary Bisphenol-A concentration and body mass index in children, with higher levels in obese children. Fasting status and thyroid function were also associated with obesity. Girls were more likely to exhibit risk factors in a non-fasting state.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Neenu Jacob, Shivani Jaiswal, Deep Maheshwari, Nayudu Nallabelli, Neeraj Khatri, Alka Bhatia, Amanjit Bal, Vivek Malik, Savita Verma, Rakesh Kumar, Naresh Sachdeva
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
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INDIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2018)