Accumulated subcutaneous fat in abdomen is associated with long COVID-19 symptoms among non-hospitalized patients: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Long COVID-19 symptoms may have a variety of potential overlapping causes. In this study, we aimed to investigate the potential correlation between abdominal adipose tissue and long COVID-19 symptoms in non-hospitalized patients in China.

Methods

This is a prospective observational study. 424 subjects, recovered from COVID-19 for 2-4 weeks, were enrolled and 408 subjects were finished the follow-up investigation at baseline, 8^th week and 12^th week. Physical measurements were collected. Kaplan-Meier analysis and cox regression analysis were carried out to assess the correlation.

Results

A total of 72 subjects reported the long COVID-19 symptoms. The adjusted Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox regression analysis revealed a significant corr

SUBMITTER: Li T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11514070 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature