Obesity increased the risk of SARS-CoV-2 positivity in children.
Acta Paediatr
; 112(7): 1548-1554, 2023 07.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2306636
ABSTRACT
AIM:
To determine the effects of obesity in childhood on SARS-CoV-2 infection.METHODS:
A population-based, cross-sectional study combining the Israeli Growth Survey and COVID-19 data for children with at least one SARS-CoV-2 test from 16 February 2020 to 20 December 2021. Overweight and obesity status were based on body mass index and the Center for Disease Control criteria. Multivariate logistics regression was performed to validate reliability for weight categories at the age of approximately 6 years compared with weights at approximately 12 years.RESULTS:
A total of 444 868 records for children with an overall positivity rate of 22% were studied. The mean age was 9.5 years. The odds ratios of children with obesity or overweight after controlling for sex at 6 years to test positive were 1.07-1.12 and 1.06-1.08 (depending on the model), respectively, compared to those with healthy range body mass index.CONCLUSION:
Excess weight appears to increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. This finding should be considered for public health planning. For example, children with overweight and obesity should be prioritised for vaccination. Excess weight in childhood can be harmful at a young age and not only for long-term health.Palabras clave
Texto completo:
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Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Obesidad Infantil
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Ensayo controlado aleatorizado
Tópicos:
Covid persistente
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Vacunas
Límite:
Niño
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Acta Paediatr
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Apa.16785
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