Does pre-existent physical inactivity have a role in the severity of COVID-19?

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Physical inactivity is considered an important lifestyle factor for overweight and cardiovascular disease. We aimed to investigate the association between pre-existent physical inactivity and the risk of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Methods

We included 164 (61.8 ± 13.6 years) patients with COVID-19 who were admitted between 15 February and 14 March 2020 in this retrospective study. We evaluated the association between pre-existent physical inactivity and severe COVID-19 using a logistic regression model.

Results

Of 164 eligible patients with COVID-19, 103 (62.8%) were reported to be physically inactive. Univariable logistic regression analysis showed that physical inactivity was associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 [u

SUBMITTER: Yuan Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8221695 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature