Drug Topics November 11, 2024
Killian Meara

Research has found that children and young adults with overweight or obesity may be at a significantly increased risk of developing long COVID.

Children and young adults with overweight or obesity may be at a significantly increased risk of developing long COVID, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.1 The authors of the study said the findings highlight the need for targeted care to prevent chronic conditions in at-risk pediatric patients.

According to data from the CDC, approximately 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the United States have obesity.2 Obesity in pediatric patients has been associated with negative physical and psychological health outcomes, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, poor academic performance, and a lower quality of life.3...

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