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Accept CookiesThe greatest risk of developing severe COVID-19 and being hospitalized with the disease or dying of it was in patients with the highest body mass index (BMI) scores.
Several studies have also explored the adverse effects of obesity on the body including putting it at risk of developing health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, bone problems, and mental health issues.
The study also concludes that obese people are also at an increased risk of contracting coronavirus infection as compared to non-obese people.
Obesity and long term COVID-19 complication risk
According to a study published in Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism, an increased risk of long-term COVID-19 complications due to obesity was found. The study included 2,839 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 in the Cleveland Clinic Health System between March and July 2020 who did not require admission to the ICU and survived the initial phase of COVID-19.
The doctors looked for three indicators of possible long-term complications of COVID-19 - hospital admission, death, and need for diagnostic medical tests -- that occurred 30 days or more after the first positive viral test for COVID-19.
In the 10 months after their initial COVID-19 infection, 44% of the patients required hospital admission and 1% had died. The risk of hospital admission was 28% higher in those with moderate obesity (BMI 35-39.9) and 30% higher in those with severe obesity (BMI 40 or higher). The need for diagnostic tests after infection was 25% higher among those with moderate obesity and 39% higher in those with severe obesity, compared with those with a BMI of 18.5-24.9.
What can be done?
Obesity is a preventable condition if you take the necessary steps to control it. Here are some ways you can prevent it.
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The greatest risk of developing severe COVID-19 and being hospitalized with the disease or dying of it was in patients with the highest body mass index (BMI) scores.
Several studies have also explored the adverse effects of obesity on the body including putting it at risk of developing health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, bone problems, and mental health issues.
The study also concludes that obese people are also at an increased risk of contracting coronavirus infection as compared to non-obese people.
Obesity and long term COVID-19 complication risk
According to a study published in Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism, an increased risk of long-term COVID-19 complications due to obesity was found. The study included 2,839 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 in the Cleveland Clinic Health System between March and July 2020 who did not require admission to the ICU and survived the initial phase of COVID-19.
The doctors looked for three indicators of possible long-term complications of COVID-19 - hospital admission, death, and need for diagnostic medical tests -- that occurred 30 days or more after the first positive viral test for COVID-19.
In the 10 months after their initial COVID-19 infection, 44% of the patients required hospital admission and 1% had died. The risk of hospital admission was 28% higher in those with moderate obesity (BMI 35-39.9) and 30% higher in those with severe obesity (BMI 40 or higher). The need for diagnostic tests after infection was 25% higher among those with moderate obesity and 39% higher in those with severe obesity, compared with those with a BMI of 18.5-24.9.
What can be done?
Obesity is a preventable condition if you take the necessary steps to control it. Here are some ways you can prevent it.
© 2024. All rights reserved.
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