Prior metabolic surgery reduced COVID-19 severity: Systematic analysis from year one of the COVID-19 pandemic

Wood, G. Craig; Benotti, Peter N.; Fano, Rodrigo M.; Dove, James T.; Rolston, David D.K.; Petrick, Anthony; Still, Christopher D.

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15824

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“…This is potentially due to obesity-related chronic inflammation, which impairs the immunological responses of the body and its ability to respond to infections [48]. Participants with a history of bariatric surgery had higher odds of contracting COVID-19, although it is worth noting that the observed predisposition to COVID-19 in this study is inconsistent with prior research, where bariatric surgery appeared to be associated with lower mortality rates and a reduced risk of poor outcomes [49][50][51]. The positive association in this study may be partially explained by the fact that bariatric surgery may result in vitamin and mineral deficiencies and malnutrition, which are known risk factors for various health complications [52,53].…”

Section: Obesity and History Of Bariatric Surgery And Covid-19 Suscep...contrasting

confidence: 76%

The Association between Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19: Findings from Qatar Biobank

Akbar,

Kunhipurayil,

Saliba

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) manifestations range from mild to severe life-threatening symptoms, including death. COVID-19 susceptibility has been associated with various factors, but studies in Qatar are limited. The objective of this study was to investigate the correlation between COVID-19 susceptibility and various sociodemographic and lifestyle factors, including age, gender, body mass index, smoking status, education level, dietary patterns, supplement usage, physical activity, a history of bariatric surgery, diabetes, and hypertension. We utilized logistic regression to analyze these associations, using the data of 10,000 adult participants, aged from 18 to 79, from Qatar Biobank. In total, 10.5% (n = 1045) of the participants had COVID-19. Compared to non-smokers, current and ex-smokers had lower odds of having COVID-19 (odds ratio [OR] = 0.55; 95% CI: 0.44–0.68 and OR = 0.70; 95% CI: 0.57–0.86, respectively). Vitamin D supplement use was associated with an 18% reduction in the likelihood of contracting COVID-19 (OR = 0.82; 95% CI: 0.69–0.97). Obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2), a history of bariatric surgery, and higher adherence to the modern dietary pattern—characterized by the consumption of foods high in saturated fat and refined carbohydrates—were positively associated with COVID-19. Our findings indicate that adopting a healthy lifestyle may be helpful in the prevention of COVID-19 infection.

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Section: Obesity and History Of Bariatric Surgery And Covid-19 Suscep...contrasting

confidence: 76%

The Association between Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19: Findings from Qatar Biobank

Akbar,

Kunhipurayil,

Saliba

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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“…Participants with a history of bariatric surgery were associated with increased odds of COVID-19 incidence, although it is worth noting that the observed predisposition to COVID-19 in this study is inconsistent with prior research. Bariatric surgery appears to be associated with lower mortality rates and reduced risk of poor outcomes [48][49][50]. The positive association in this study may be partially explained by the fact that bariatric surgery may result in vitamin and mineral deficiencies and malnutrition, which are known risk factors for various health complications [51,52].…”

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Association between lifestyle factors and COVID-19: findings from Qatar Biobank

Akbar,

Kunhipurayil,

Saliba

et al. 2023

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) exhibits a significant variation in presentation of symptoms ranging from mild to severe life-threatening symptoms, including death. COVID-19 infection susceptibility has been linked with various covariates, but studies in Qatar are limited. Data from Qatar Biobank (QBB) (n = 10,000; 18- to 79-year-old adults) were analyzed for associations between sociodemographic and lifestyle factors and susceptibility to COVID-19. Logistic regression was used to assess the associations between COVID-19 and age, gender, body mass index (BMI), smoking status, education level, dietary patterns, supplement use, physical activity, history of bariatric surgery, diabetes, and hypertension. In total, 10.5% (n = 1045) of the participants had COVID-19. Compared to non-smokers, current and ex-smokers had lower odds of having COVID-19 (odds ratio [OR]= 0.55; 95% CI: 0.44-0.68 and OR= 0.70; 95% CI: 0.57-0.86, respectively). Vitamin D supplement use was associated with an 18% reduction of the likelihood of contracting COVID-19 (OR = 0.82; 95% CI: 0.69-0.97). Obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2), history of bariatric surgery and higher adherence to the modern dietary pattern– characterized by consumption of foods high in saturated fat and refined carbohydrates– were positively associated with COVID-19. Our findings indicate that adopting a healthy lifestyle may be helpful in the prevention of COVID-19 infection.

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Prior metabolic surgery reduced COVID-19 severity: Systematic analysis from year one of the COVID-19 pandemic

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The Association between Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19: Findings from Qatar Biobank

The Association between Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19: Findings from Qatar Biobank

Association between lifestyle factors and COVID-19: findings from Qatar Biobank

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