Higher intraindividual variability of body mass index is associated with elevated risk of COVID-19 related hospitalization and post-COVID conditions.

Elaine A YuMarjorie D BravoVivian I Avelino-SilvaRoberta L BruhnMichael P BuschBrian Custer

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2024)

Higher intraindividual variability of BMI was associated with COVID-19 hospitalization and PCC risk. Our findings underscore the need for further elucidating mechanisms that explain these associations and importance for consistent maintenance of body weight.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
body mass index
body weight
weight gain
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
physical activity