ReviewGlobal health, epidemiology and genomics2020
Obesity population at risk of COVID-19 complications.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Systematic review of the effects of pandemic confinements on body weight and their determinants.The British journal of nutrition · 2022Pooled it
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- Anti-COVID-19 measures threaten our healthy body weight: Changes in sleep and external synchronizers of circadian clocks during confinement.Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2022Article
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- Back pain: An aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic? A Malta perspective.Musculoskeletal care · 2022Article
- Adipose tissue dysfunction and MAFLD in obesity on the scene of COVID-19.Clinics and research in hepatology and gastroenterology · 2022Review
- COVID-19 Vaccination and Timing of Bariatric Surgery: Considerations and Concerns for Patients with Severe Obesity.Obesity surgery · 2022Article
- COVID-19: A pluralistic and integrated approach for efficient management of the pandemic.World journal of virology · 2022Review
- An AAV-based, room-temperature-stable, single-dose COVID-19 vaccine provides durable immunogenicity and protection in non-human primates.Cell host & microbe · 2021Article
- Serum and Dietary Vitamin D in Individuals with Class II and III Obesity: Prevalence and Association with Metabolic Syndrome.Nutrients · 2021Article
- Geographic Factors Associated with Poorer Outcomes in Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19 in Primary Health Care.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Oral Health: Therapeutic Opportunities and Challenges.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
- Beneficial Treatment Outcomes of Severe COVID-19 Patients Treated Entirely in Primary Care Settings With Dexamethasone Including Regimen-Case Series Report.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2021Article
- Inflammatory cytokine storms severity may be fueled by interactions of micronuclei and RNA viruses such as COVID-19 virus SARS-CoV-2. A hypothesis.Mutation research. Reviews in mutation researchReview
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Abstract
Introduction: Global public health is challenged by two concurrent epidemics; COVID-19 and obesity. Considering the global prevalence of obesity, exploring relationships with COVID-19 are of clinical importance. The aim was to provide a comprehensive summary and recommendations on this relationship between COVID-19 and obesity. Method: A literature search was performed to prepare a narrative review of COVID-19 and obesity. Results: An obesity state promotes chronic inflammation, vitamin D deficiency, hinders immunity and causes mechanical lung compression. These increase susceptibilities to COVID-19 infection, complications including the requirement of invasive ventilation. Existing co-morbidities enhances these complications. Preventive measures of social distancing and self-isolation may increase stigmatisation and psychological deterrents. Hence, special recommendations targeting this vulnerable population are required. Conclusion: The obese population is a COVID-19 vulnerable group, requiring special attention during this pandemic to avoid complications and healthcare systems burden. Lacking COVID-19 vaccination, regular physical activity and a healthy diet are recommended with attention to mental health. A prolonged quarantine duration and administration of prophylactic vitamin D may be considered.
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