Alterations in the Metabolic Comorbidities of Youth with Overweight and Obesity during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors

Safa Farrukh
Erica Wee, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Ashley Sherman, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Yun Yan, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Publication Date

10-2022

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Abstract

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. Results: There was no significant BMI progression. There was progression of metabolic comorbidities. HbA1c progression and LDL progression were significantly correlated. HbA1c and LDL progression were significantly associated with older age and Hispanics respectively. Conclusion: The results indicate that despite no significant increase in BMI, youths with overweight or obesity have experienced progression of comorbidities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study emphasizes the importance of early detection of comorbidities among a high-risk pediatric population.

Disciplines

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism | Pediatrics

Notes

Presented at AAP National Conference and Exhibition; Anaheim, CA; October 8-11, 2022.

Recommended Citation

Farrukh, Safa; Wee, Erica; Sherman, Ashley; and Yan, Yun, "Alterations in the Metabolic Comorbidities of Youth with Overweight and Obesity during the COVID-19 Pandemic" (2022). Posters. 294.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/posters/294