Obesity is an increasing health problem all over the world. In combination with the current
COVID-19 pandemic, this has turned into a massive challenge as individuals with …

At present, obesity, as a part of metabolic syndrome, represents the leading factor for
disability, and is correlated with higher inflammation status, morbidity, and mortality. The …

Obesity is a risk factor for severe respiratory diseases, including COVID-19 infection. Meta-
analyses on mortality risk were inconsistent. We systematically searched 3 databases …

Obesity is one of the most pressing healthcare concerns of the twenty-first century. Obesity
prevalence has risen dramatically in recent decades, and in 2016, more than 1.9 billion …

Background & aims Systematic reviews, meta-analyses and Mendelian randomization
studies suggest that cardiometabolic diseases may be associated with COVID-19 risk and …

The long COVID affects individuals that do not recover for several weeks or months following
the onset of symptoms of COVID-19. Obesity could play a role in the long COVID syndrome …

Objective To test the presence of the obesity paradox in two cohorts of patients hospitalized
for COVID-19. Design Two multicenter prospective cohorts. Setting Three fourth level …

Obesity has emerged as a significant public health challenge. With the ongoing increase in
life expectancy, the prevalence of obesity is steadily growing, particularly among older age …

Aims This study aims to investigate the epidemiological characteristics of COVID‐19
infection among healthcare workers, including the severity, duration of infection, post …

Pneumonia persists as a public health crisis, representing the leading cause of death due to
infection. Whether respiratory tract infections progress to pneumonia and its sequelae such …