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Higher body mass index in children linked to risk of post-COVID symptoms --study

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Higher body mass index in children linked to risk of post-COVID symptoms --study

A study by the University of Pennsylvania and researchers from 26 U.S. children's hospitals has linked elevated body mass index (BMI) to a significantly higher risk of developing post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) among children and young adults.

The study revealed a 25.4% increased risk of PASC among those with obesity and a 42.1% increased risk among those with severe obesity compared to peers with a healthy BMI.

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