Body Mass Index and Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children and Young Adults
Ting Zhou,
Bingyu Zhang,
Dazheng Zhang
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceObesity is associated with increased severity of COVID-19. Whether obesity is associated with an increased risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) among pediatric populations, independent of its association with acute infection severity, is unclear.ObjectiveTo quantify the association of body mass index (BMI) status before SARS-CoV-2 infection with pediatric PASC risk, controlling for acute infection severity.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis retrospective cohort study occurred… Show more
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