Factors associated with weight gain during COVID-19 pandemic: A global study.

Junjie HuangSze Chai ChanSamantha KoHarry Hao-Xiang WangJacky YuanWanghong XuZhi-Jie ZhengHao XueLin ZhangJohnny Y JiangJason L W HuangPing ChenErlinda PalaganasPramon ViwattanakulvanidRatana SomrongthongAndrés CaicedoMaría de Jesús Medina-ArellanoJill MurphyMaria B A ParedesMellissa WithersMartin C S Wongnull null

Published in: PloS one (2023)

Weight gain risk during the pandemic was significantly associated with certain socio-demographic and COVID-19 related factors. To improve public health outcomes, future research should conduct a longitudinal evaluation on the effects of COVID-19 experiences upon health choices. Streamlined mental support should also be provided to the vulnerable groups which were prone to negative thoughts that were associated with weight gain.

Keyphrases

weight gain
coronavirus disease
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mental health
body mass index
birth weight
healthcare
weight loss
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
public health
emergency department
health information
human health
preterm birth
adverse drug