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Association between Long COVID and Overweight/Obesity
Luigi Vimercati1,2, Luigi De Maria1,2, Marco Quarato1,2
1Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|September 28, 2021
Summary
Long COVID can impact healthcare workers
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Long COVID, characterized by persistent SARS-CoV-2 symptoms, can impair healthcare workers' (HCWs) ability to perform duties.
- Understanding risk factors for prolonged COVID-19 is crucial for managing workforce capacity during pandemics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the characteristics and risk factors associated with 35-day long COVID (35-LC) in healthcare workers over a one-year period.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective cohort study was conducted at University Hospital of Bari, involving 5750 HCWs tested for SARS-CoV-2 exposure or symptoms.
- Positive HCWs were assessed for cardiovascular risk factors and respiratory conditions.
Main Results:
- Out of 352 infected HCWs, 168 developed 35-LC.
- Higher mean BMI (25.9 kg/m² vs. 24.8 kg/m²) was observed in the 35-LC group (p=0.020).
- Previous pulmonary disease (OR=3.7) and overweight (OR=1.6) were significant risk factors for developing 35-LC (p<0.05).
Conclusions:
- Long COVID poses a challenge for hospital management due to potential workforce reduction.
- High BMI and pre-existing pulmonary conditions are identified as risk factors for 35-LC in HCWs.
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