The association between body mass index and severity of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a worst pandemic. The clinical characteristics vary from asymptomatic to fatal. This study aims to examine the association between body mass index (BMI) levels and the severity of COVID-19.

Methods and study design

A cohort study included 147 adult patients with confirmed COVID-19 were categorized into 4 groups by BMI levels on admission: <18.5 (underweight), 18.5-22.9 (normal weight), 23.0-24.9 (overweight), and ≥25.0 kg/m2 (obese). Rates of pneumonia, severe pneumonia, acute kidney injury (AKI), and ICU stay during hospitalization across BMI group was determined. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the association between BMI and severe pneumonia.

Results

Of the totals, patients having a BM

SUBMITTER: Jayanama K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7886119 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature