Association of Obesity with Disease Severity Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore the potential association of obesity and other chronic diseases with severe outcomes, such as intensive care unit (ICU) admission and invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), in patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Methods

This study analyzed a retrospective cohort of 103 patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Demographic data, past medical history, and hospital course were collected and analyzed. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was implemented to examine associations.

Results

From February 17 to April 5, 103 consecutive patients were hospitalized with COVID-19. Among them, 44 patients (42.7%) were admitted to the ICU, and 29 (65.9%) required IMV. The prevalence of obesity was 47.5% (49

SUBMITTER: Kalligeros M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7267224 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature