Childhood adversity and COVID-19 outcomes in the UK Biobank.

Jamie L HansonKristen O'ConnorDorthea J AdkinsIsabella Kahhale

Published in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2023)

Childhood adversity was significantly associated with COVID-19-related hospitalisation and COVID-19-related mortality after adjusting for sociodemographic and health confounders. Further research is needed to clarify the biological and psychosocial processes underlying these associations to inform public health intervention and prevention strategies to minimise COVID-19 disparities.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
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public health
early life
randomized controlled trial
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mental health
metabolic syndrome
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climate change
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