How useful are body mass index and history of diabetes in COVID-19 risk stratification?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study examines the value of risk stratification by documented diagnosis of diabetes and objectively measured height and weight (BMI) in COVID-19 severity and mortality in a large sample of patients in an urban hospital located in Southern California.

Methods

Data from a retrospective cohort study of COVID-19 patients treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center between March 8, 2020, and January 25, 2021, was analyzed. Sociodemographic characteristics and pre-existing conditions were extracted from electronic medical records. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models identified associated risk factors, and a regression causal mediation analysis examined the role of diabetes in the association between obesity and illness severity. All analyses were str

SUBMITTER: Salvy SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8989225 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature