ArticlePediatric obesity2022
Acceleration in BMI gain following COVID-19 restrictions. A longitudinal study with 7- to 10-year-old primary school children.
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Abstract
backgroundThe ramifications of COVID-19 restrictions might accelerate the already rising proportion of children with overweight or obesity.
objectivesTo assess the association between COVID-19 restrictions and changes in body mass index (BMI) and the proportion of children with overweight or obesity.
methodsCohort study with baseline measurements in September 2019 (prior to COVID-19 restrictions) and follow-up in June 2020, September 2020, and March 2021 at 12 primary schools in Austria. The height and weight of 738 children aged 7 to 10 years were measured and age- and sex-specific national and international standardized values were calculated. Changes over time were analysed by analysis of variance.
resultsMean BMI
conclusionsCOVID-19 restrictions were associated with accelerated increases in mean BMI and the proportion of children with overweight or obesity. The increase in height SDS in girls calls for further investigations.
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