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Progression Of Comorbidities In Youth With Overweight Or Obesity During The Covid-19 Pandemic., Erica Wee, Ashley K. Sherman, Safa Farrukh, Mark A. Clements, Kelsee Halpin, Yun Yan
Progression Of Comorbidities In Youth With Overweight Or Obesity During The Covid-19 Pandemic., Erica Wee, Ashley K. Sherman, Safa Farrukh, Mark A. Clements, Kelsee Halpin, Yun Yan
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BACKGROUND: Childhood obesity rates have continued to increase with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, data are limited on the impact of increasing obesity on associated comorbidities.
METHODS: We evaluated the progression of overweight- or obesity-associated comorbidities by investigating change in laboratory results pre-COVID-19 pandemic and post-COVID-19 pandemic onset in youth with overweight or obesity. We defined progression of comorbidities based on increase in category rather than absolute change in value.
RESULTS: HbA1c progression was seen in 19%, and LDL cholesterol progression was seen in 26%, as defined by categories. HbA1c progression and LDL cholesterol progression were significantly correlated. HbA1c and LDL …