Greatest increases in concern seen among Black and Hispanic adults
Vaccination Protects Overweight, Obese Against Severe COVID-19
Protection against severe COVID-19 similar for those with overweight, obesity versus healthy weight; lower protection seen for underweight
10-Year Weight Gain Substantial for U.S. Adults
Younger adults, women, and Non-Hispanic Blacks have highest levels of 10-year weight gain
Body Mass Index, Obesity Up During the Pandemic for U.S. Adults
Higher rates of alcohol consumption and lower smoking rates may have contributed to higher obesity
Weight Loss Via Surgery Linked to Improved COVID-19 Outcomes
Adults who underwent weight loss surgery between 2004 and 2017 had a reduced risk for severe outcomes
Prior Bariatric Surgery May Protect Against Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Among COVID-19-positive adults, outcomes better for those with prior bariatric surgery versus those eligible for bariatric surgery
Sharp Increase in BMI Rates Noted for Children During Pandemic
Approximate doubling in rate of BMI increase seen between prepandemic and pandemic periods; higher increases reported for those with overweight, obesity
Risk for Severe Outcomes in COVID-19 Increases With Increasing BMI
Risks for hospitalization, intensive care unit admission, and death increased sharply with higher BMIs
Admission for SARS-CoV-2 Down With Prior Metabolic Surgery
Obese patients with COVID-19 who had prior metabolic surgery and subsequent weight loss have reduced rates of hospital admission
AHA: Obese Patients More Likely to Be Hospitalized for COVID-19
Risk for in-hospital death, mechanical ventilation higher for obese patients; link between BMI and outcomes strongest for adults ≥50 years